Enrollment
391
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 220108000798
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary — Monroe, LA
Federal NCES profile for Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
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: City of Monroe School District · 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)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 18.6:1 Louisiana avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary 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
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary reports 391 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Louisiana state mean of 18.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 92.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 49% above the Louisiana average and 79% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding City of Monroe School District spends $16,250 per pupil district-wide, below the Louisiana average of $17,870 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.7% from local sources (property taxes), 35.9% from the state, and 26.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 2 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 Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 49% | 62.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 43% | — | — |
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
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 49% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Louisiana — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,250
per pupil, district-wide
— below Louisiana avg of $17,870
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 391 Top 43% in Louisiana — larger than 57% of 1,330 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 18.9:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 92.9% +49% vs state
NCES ID 220108000798
Student demographics
African American 95.7%
White 2.6%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 95.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 54
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Monroe School District, which includes Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary.
$16,250
Per student
-9%
vs Louisiana
Avg $17,870
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 35.9%
Federal 26.4%
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
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ouachita Parish High School
Standard public school
1,112 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore School
Standard public school
532 students 19:1 students per teacher
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 21:1 students per teacher
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 14:1 students per teacher
Cypress Point Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary
How many students attend Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary?
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary has 391 students enrolled. It is a other school in Monroe, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Louisiana average of 18.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary?
92.9% of students at Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary is African American at 95.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary?
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.