- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jena, LA
Nebo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nebo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220096000735
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nebo Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Jena · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Nebo Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nebo Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Jena, LA.
School address
District: Lasalle Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220096000735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Nebo Elementary School shrank from 162 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 220096000735 · Jena, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
135 enr · 12.3:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Jena High School (490 students)
Nebo Elementary School shrank from 162 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Nebo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jena High Scho
Jena High School
490 students
- Olla-Standard
Olla-Standard Elementary School
398 students
- Jena Elementar
Jena Elementary School
381 students
- Jena Junior Hi
Jena Junior High School
288 students
- Goodpine Middl
Goodpine Middle School
279 students
- This school 135
Nebo Elementary School
135 students
What this shows Nebo Elementary School reports 135 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nebo Elementary School compares
Nebo Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 55% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 135 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
135
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,062
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Nebo Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Lasalle Parish reports $14,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nebo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jena High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olla-Standard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jena Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jena Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goodpine Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nebo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools in Jena
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~135 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nebo Elementary School
How many students attend Nebo Elementary School?
Nebo Elementary School has 135 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jena, LA. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nebo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nebo Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 27% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nebo Elementary School?
28.4% of students at Nebo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nebo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nebo Elementary School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Jena, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nebo Elementary School?
Nebo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nebo Elementary School rank among public schools in Jena?
By Resource Investment Index, Nebo Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Jena, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jena on the city page.
What other schools are in Lasalle Parish?
Besides Nebo Elementary School, Lasalle Parish also operates Jena High School (490 students), Olla-Standard Elementary School (398 students), and Jena Elementary School (381 students). See the Lasalle Parish district page for the complete list.