Enrollment
76
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 220132002471
Red River Academic Academy — Coushatta, LA
Federal NCES profile for Red River Academic Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Red River Parish · Louisiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 18.6:1 Louisiana avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red River Academic Academy compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Red River Academic Academy reports 76 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% below the Louisiana state mean of 18.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 60% above the Louisiana average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 112 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Red River Parish spends $32,152 per pupil district-wide, above the Louisiana average of $17,870 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 60.9% from local sources (property taxes), 14.6% from the state, and 24.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Red River Academic Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Louisiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 34% | 18.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 60% | 62.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 60% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 34% below state mean
Top 8% in Louisiana — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$32,152
per pupil, district-wide
— above Louisiana avg of $17,870
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Per 112 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 76 Top 3% in Louisiana — larger than 97% of 1,330 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 -34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +60% vs state
NCES ID 220132002471
Student demographics
African American 75.0%
White 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 75.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.7
Students per counselor 112:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Red River Parish, which includes Red River Academic Academy.
$32,152
Per student
+80%
vs Louisiana
Avg $17,870
+65%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 60.9%
State 14.6%
Federal 24.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Red River Academic Academy
How many students attend Red River Academic Academy?
Red River Academic Academy has 76 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Coushatta, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red River Academic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Red River Academic Academy is 12.2:1, which is 34% lower than the Louisiana average of 18.6:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red River Academic Academy?
100.0% of students at Red River Academic Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red River Academic Academy?
The largest demographic group at Red River Academic Academy is African American at 75.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Coushatta, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red River Academic Academy?
Red River Academic Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.