- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Metairie, LA
Ralph J Bunche Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ralph J Bunche Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084002447
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph J Bunche Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools.
- #11 of 14
- schools in Metairie · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 31.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph J Bunche Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph J Bunche Elementary ranks #11 of 14 schools in Metairie, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084002447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+233 students YoY
Ralph J Bunche Elementary grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (+83.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+233 students YoY 220084002447 · Metairie, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 31.3:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Ralph J Bunche Elementary grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (+83.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ralph J Bunche Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school 470
Ralph J Bunche Elementary
470 students
What this shows Ralph J Bunche Elementary reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph J Bunche Elementary compares
Ralph J Bunche Elementary 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 | 31.3:1 | ▲ 86% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 23% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
31.3:1
students per teacher
- 86% above state mean
Top 98% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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
14
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
African American 43.8%
White 8.3%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Ralph J Bunche Elementary is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralph J Bunche Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph J Bunche Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph J Bunche Elementary
How many students attend Ralph J Bunche Elementary?
Ralph J Bunche Elementary has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Metairie, LA. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), up 233.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph J Bunche Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph J Bunche Elementary is 31.3:1, which is 86% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ralph J Bunche Elementary?
77.0% of students at Ralph J Bunche Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph J Bunche Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ralph J Bunche Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment, in Metairie, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph J Bunche Elementary?
Ralph J Bunche Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Ralph J Bunche Elementary rank among schools in Metairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph J Bunche Elementary ranks #11 of 14 schools in Metairie, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Metairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Ralph J Bunche Elementary, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.