- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pineville, LA
Pineville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pineville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220129001068
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pineville Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Pineville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pineville Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pineville Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Pineville, LA.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129001068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Pineville Elementary School grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 220129001068 · Pineville, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 14.8:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students)
Pineville Elementary School grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Pineville 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 252
Pineville Elementary School
252 students
What this shows Pineville Elementary School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pineville Elementary School compares
Pineville 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 41% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 69.8%
White 23.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Pineville Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Pineville 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peabody Magnet High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pineville 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pineville Elementary School
How many students attend Pineville Elementary School?
Pineville Elementary School has 252 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pineville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pineville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pineville Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% 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 Pineville Elementary School?
88.2% of students at Pineville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pineville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pineville Elementary School is African American at 69.8% of enrollment, in Pineville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pineville Elementary School?
Pineville 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 Pineville Elementary School rank among public schools in Pineville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pineville Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Pineville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pineville on the city page.
What other schools are in Rapides Parish?
Besides Pineville 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.