- Enrollment
- 1,726
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Zachary, LA
Rollins Place Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rollins Place Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220003902347
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rollins Place Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Zachary · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rollins Place Elementary has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rollins Place Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Zachary, LA.
School address
District: Zachary Community School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003902347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Rollins Place Elementary held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 52.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 220003902347 · Zachary, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
774 enr · 18:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Zachary High School (1,726 students)
Rollins Place Elementary held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 52.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Rollins Place Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zachary High S
Zachary High School
1,726 students
- Northwestern M
Northwestern Middle School
841 students
- Copper Mill El
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School
837 students
- Zachary Elemen
Zachary Elementary School
778 students
- This school
Rollins Place Elementary
774 students
- Northwestern E 337
Northwestern Elementary School
337 students
What this shows Rollins Place Elementary reports 774 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rollins Place Elementary compares
Rollins Place Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 18% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 774 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
774
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,935
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 774 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.0%
White 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Rollins Place Elementary is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Zachary Community School District reports $12,935 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rollins Place Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zachary Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rollins Place Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Zachary
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~774 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rollins Place Elementary
How many students attend Rollins Place Elementary?
Rollins Place Elementary has 774 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Zachary, LA. CCD year-over-year: 847 (2022-23) → 858 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rollins Place Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rollins Place Elementary is 18:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rollins Place Elementary?
51.4% of students at Rollins Place Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rollins Place Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rollins Place Elementary is African American at 59.0% of enrollment, in Zachary, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rollins Place Elementary?
Rollins Place Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rollins Place Elementary rank among elementary schools in Zachary?
By Resource Investment Index, Rollins Place Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Zachary, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Zachary on the city page.
What other schools are in Zachary Community School District?
Besides Rollins Place Elementary, Zachary Community School District also operates Zachary High School (1,726 students), Northwestern Middle School (841 students), and Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School (837 students). See the Zachary Community School District district page for the complete list.