Enrollment
256
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crowley, LA
Ross Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ross Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220003000021
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ross Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Crowley · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ross Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ross Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Crowley, LA.
School address
District: Acadia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003000021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.3%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ross Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ross Elementary School
Ross Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Crowley, Louisiana, enrolling 256 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.3% of students qualify for free meals, 40% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 256 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 190 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #172, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and White (23%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Acadia Parish spends $12,449 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Crowley's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Crowley Elementary School (320 students): Ross Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.3:1 vs 21.3:1).
Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students) and Rayne High School (653 students) alongside Ross Elementary 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 Ross Elementary School compares
Ross Elementary 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 40% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,449
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 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
African American 66.0%
White 23.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Largest group: African American at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Ross Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Acadia Parish, which includes Ross Elementary School.
$12,449
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 45.8%
Federal 27.2%
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 Ross Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mire Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iota Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Church Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ross Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Crowley
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~256 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ross Elementary School
How many students attend Ross Elementary School?
Ross Elementary School has 256 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crowley, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ross Elementary School?
87.3% of students at Ross Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ross Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ross Elementary School is African American at 66.0% of enrollment, in Crowley, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ross Elementary School?
Ross Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ross Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Crowley?
By Resource Investment Index, Ross Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Crowley, 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 Crowley on the city page.
Is Ross Elementary School a good school?
Ross Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Acadia Parish?
Besides Ross Elementary School, Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students), Rayne High School (653 students), and Iota Elementary School (585 students). See the Acadia Parish district page for the complete list.
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