Enrollment
135
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nebo Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nebo Elementary School
Nebo Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Jena, Louisiana, enrolling 135 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.3:1, Nebo Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Louisiana schools and 27% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.4% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Louisiana average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Louisiana schools, with 135 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lasalle Parish spends $13,125 per pupil, 20% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Jena's public schools, it stands alongside Jena Elementary School (381 students): Nebo Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 15.9:1).
Lasalle Parish also operates Jena High School (490 students) and Olla-Standard Elementary School (398 students) alongside Nebo Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nebo Elementary School compares
Nebo Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,125
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lasalle Parish, which includes Nebo Elementary School.
$13,125
Per student
-20%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 47.7%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~135 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Nebo Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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