- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Pine School held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 220186001426 · Franklinton, LA Other · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 19.4:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Elementary School (721 students)
Pine School held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Pine School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pine School
738 students
- Thomas Element
Thomas Elementary School
721 students
- Franklinton Hi
Franklinton High School
649 students
- Franklinton Pr
Franklinton Primary School
567 students
- Franklinton El
Franklinton Elementary School
389 students
- Mt. Hermon Sch
Mt. Hermon School
373 students
What this shows Pine School reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine School compares
Pine 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,463
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
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.
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
District finance for Washington Parish reports $13,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~738 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 786 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.