- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Ross Elementary School shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 220003000021 · Crowley, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 18.3:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mire Elementary School (662 students)
Ross Elementary School shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ross Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mire Elementar
Mire Elementary School
662 students
- Rayne High Sch
Rayne High School
653 students
- Iota Elementar
Iota Elementary School
585 students
- Iota High Scho
Iota High School
566 students
- Church Point H
Church Point High School
504 students
- This school 256
Ross Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Ross Elementary School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ross Elementary School compares
Ross 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,428
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 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.
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
District finance for Acadia Parish reports $12,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~256 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), down 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.