Enrollment
398
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olla, LA
Olla-Standard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Olla-Standard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220096000736
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olla-Standard Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 398
- students enrolled
Olla-Standard Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lasalle Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220096000736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olla-Standard Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olla-Standard Elementary School
Olla-Standard Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Olla, Louisiana, enrolling 398 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.1% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Louisiana average.
With 398 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 62 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lasalle Parish spends $13,125 per pupil, 20% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lasalle Parish also operates Jena High School (490 students) and Jena Elementary School (381 students) alongside Olla-Standard 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 Olla-Standard Elementary School compares
Olla-Standard 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 60% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 92.0%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Olla-Standard Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lasalle Parish, which includes Olla-Standard 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 Olla-Standard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jena High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jena Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jena Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goodpine Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fellowship Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olla-Standard 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~398 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Olla-Standard Elementary School
How many students attend Olla-Standard Elementary School?
Olla-Standard Elementary School has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olla, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olla-Standard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olla-Standard Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olla-Standard Elementary School?
25.1% of students at Olla-Standard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olla-Standard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Olla-Standard Elementary School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Olla, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olla-Standard Elementary School?
Olla-Standard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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).
Is Olla-Standard Elementary School a good school?
Olla-Standard Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. 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 Olla-Standard Elementary School, Lasalle Parish also operates Jena High School (490 students), Jena Elementary School (381 students), and Jena Junior High School (288 students). See the Lasalle Parish district page for the complete list.
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