- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ringgold, LA
Ringgold Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ringgold Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220021000097
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ringgold Elementary School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Louisiana schools.
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 195
- students enrolled
Ringgold Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bienville Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220021000097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Ringgold Elementary School shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 220021000097 · Ringgold, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 8.5:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Castor High School (417 students)
Ringgold Elementary School shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ringgold Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castor High Sc
Castor High School
417 students
- Saline High Sc
Saline High School
303 students
- Crawford Eleme
Crawford Elementary School
278 students
- Arcadia High S
Arcadia High School
248 students
- Ringgold High
Ringgold High School
219 students
- This school
Ringgold Elementary School
195 students
What this shows Ringgold Elementary School reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ringgold Elementary School compares
Ringgold Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 49% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 27% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 3% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,059
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.7%
White 43.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Ringgold Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bienville Parish reports $21,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ringgold Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crawford Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arcadia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ringgold High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ringgold Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Ringgold
1 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 (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ringgold Elementary School
How many students attend Ringgold Elementary School?
Ringgold Elementary School has 195 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ringgold, LA. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ringgold Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ringgold Elementary School is 8.5:1, which is 49% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 46% 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 Ringgold Elementary School?
79.2% of students at Ringgold Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ringgold Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ringgold Elementary School is African American at 49.7% of enrollment, in Ringgold, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ringgold Elementary School?
Ringgold Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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).
What other schools are in Bienville Parish?
Besides Ringgold Elementary School, Bienville Parish also operates Castor High School (417 students), Saline High School (303 students), and Crawford Elementary School (278 students). See the Bienville Parish district page for the complete list.