- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, LA
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220108000798
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #11 of 21
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary ranks #11 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: City of Monroe School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220108000798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary grew from 434 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 220108000798 · Monroe, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 17:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Neville High School (1,042 students)
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary grew from 434 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neville High S
Neville High School
1,042 students
- Wossman High S
Wossman High School
635 students
- Sallie Humble
Sallie Humble Elementary School
579 students
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
577 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary School
547 students
- This school 391
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary
391 students
What this shows Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary compares
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary is a growing 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 49% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City of Monroe School District reports $15,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wossman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carroll High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 17.7:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore School
Standard public school
532 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cypress Point Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~391 students)
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 public school in Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary is 17:1, which is 1% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary ranks #11 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Monroe School District?
Besides Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary, City of Monroe School District also operates Neville High School (1,042 students), Wossman High School (635 students), and Sallie Humble Elementary School (579 students). See the City of Monroe School District district page for the complete list.