Enrollment
738
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklinton, LA
Pine School
Federal NCES profile for Pine School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220186001426
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Franklinton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine School has class sizes larger than 80% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Franklinton, LA.
School address
District: Washington Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220186001426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine School
Pine School is a large combined-grade school in Franklinton, Louisiana, enrolling 738 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 738 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 296 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Franklinton's public schools, it stands alongside Thomas Elementary School (721 students): Pine School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.4:1 vs 20.6:1).
Washington Parish also operates Thomas Elementary School (721 students) and Franklinton High School (649 students) alongside Pine 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 Pine School compares
Pine 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 22% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,638
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 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 80.8%
African American 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Pine School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Parish, which includes Pine School.
$13,638
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 55.5%
Federal 22.5%
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 Pine School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklinton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklinton Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklinton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Hermon School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Franklinton
3 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 (~738 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pine School
How many students attend Pine School?
Pine School has 738 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklinton, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine School is 19.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine School?
48.5% of students at Pine School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine School?
The largest demographic group at Pine School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Franklinton, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine School?
Pine School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pine School rank among schools in Franklinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Franklinton, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklinton on the city page.
Is Pine School a good school?
Pine School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of 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 Washington Parish?
Besides Pine School, Washington Parish also operates Thomas Elementary School (721 students), Franklinton High School (649 students), and Franklinton Primary School (567 students). See the Washington Parish district page for the complete list.
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