Enrollment
444
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Provencal, LA
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Provencal Elementary & Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220114000841
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools.
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 444
- students enrolled
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Natchitoches Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220114000841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Provencal Elementary & Junior High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Provencal, Louisiana, enrolling 444 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 444 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 309 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 46/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Natchitoches Parish also operates Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students) and L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School (687 students) alongside Provencal Elementary & Junior High 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 Provencal Elementary & Junior High School compares
Provencal Elementary & Junior High 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 32% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,353
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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 69.4%
African American 23.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Provencal Elementary & Junior High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Natchitoches Parish, which includes Provencal Elementary & Junior High School.
$15,353
Per student
-6%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 36.4%
Federal 20.8%
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 Provencal Elementary & Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Natchitoches Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| M.R. Weaver Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Provencal Elementary & Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~444 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
How many students attend Provencal Elementary & Junior High School?
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School has 444 students enrolled. It is a public school in Provencal, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Provencal Elementary & Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Provencal Elementary & Junior High School is 13.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% 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 Provencal Elementary & Junior High School?
82.2% of students at Provencal Elementary & Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Provencal Elementary & Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Provencal Elementary & Junior High School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Provencal, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Provencal Elementary & Junior High School?
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Provencal Elementary & Junior High School a good school?
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Natchitoches Parish?
Besides Provencal Elementary & Junior High School, Natchitoches Parish also operates Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students), L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School (687 students), and Natchitoches Magnet School (420 students). See the Natchitoches Parish district page for the complete list.
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