- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leesville, LA
North Polk Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Polk Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220183000192
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Polk Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Leesville · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.7:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Polk Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Polk Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Leesville, LA.
School address
District: Vernon Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220183000192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
North Polk Elementary School grew from 357 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+18.5%).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 220183000192 · Leesville, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 6.7:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosepine Elementary School (856 students)
North Polk Elementary School grew from 357 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+18.5%). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
North Polk Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rosepine Eleme
Rosepine Elementary School
856 students
- Leesville High
Leesville High School
748 students
- Parkway Elemen
Parkway Elementary School
675 students
- West Leesville
West Leesville Elementary School
643 students
- Rosepine High
Rosepine High School
572 students
- This school 127
North Polk Elementary School
127 students
What this shows North Polk Elementary School reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Polk Elementary School compares
North Polk Elementary School is a growing 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 60% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 90% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 2% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,743
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
African American 36.2%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, North Polk Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Vernon Parish reports $12,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Polk Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosepine Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leesville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Leesville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosepine High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Polk Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Leesville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pickering Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Pickering High School
Standard public school
379 students 14:1 students per teacher
Hicks High School
Standard public school
336 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
East Leesville Elementary School
Standard public school
176 students 7.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~127 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Polk Elementary School
How many students attend North Polk Elementary School?
North Polk Elementary School has 127 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leesville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Polk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Polk Elementary School is 6.7:1, which is 60% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 57% 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 North Polk Elementary School?
6.2% of students at North Polk Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Polk Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Polk Elementary School is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Leesville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Polk Elementary School?
North Polk Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Polk Elementary School rank among schools in Leesville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Polk Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Leesville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Leesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Vernon Parish?
Besides North Polk Elementary School, Vernon Parish also operates Rosepine Elementary School (856 students), Leesville High School (748 students), and Parkway Elementary School (675 students). See the Vernon Parish district page for the complete list.