- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ball, LA
Paradise Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paradise Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220129001065
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Ball · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Paradise Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ball, LA.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129001065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Paradise Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 220129001065 · Ball, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 18.4:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students)
Paradise Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Paradise Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Sen
Alexandria Senior High School
1,475 students
- Pineville High
Pineville High School
1,271 students
- Peabody Magnet
Peabody Magnet High School
1,071 students
- J.I. Barron Sr
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
924 students
- Buckeye High S
Buckeye High School
915 students
- This school 369
Paradise Elementary School
369 students
What this shows Paradise Elementary School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paradise Elementary School compares
Paradise Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$13,720
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
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
African American 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Paradise Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rapides Parish reports $13,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paradise Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pineville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peabody Magnet High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckeye High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paradise Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Ball
2 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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Elementary School
How many students attend Paradise Elementary School?
Paradise Elementary School has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ball, LA. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paradise Elementary School?
73.2% of students at Paradise Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paradise Elementary School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Ball, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise Elementary School?
Paradise Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Paradise Elementary School rank among schools in Ball?
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ball, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rapides Parish?
Besides Paradise Elementary School, Rapides Parish also operates Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students), Pineville High School (1,271 students), and Peabody Magnet High School (1,071 students). See the Rapides Parish district page for the complete list.