Enrollment
410
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pineville, LA
Ruby-Wise Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ruby-Wise Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220129001077
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruby-Wise Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Pineville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruby-Wise Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruby-Wise Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Pineville, LA.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129001077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ruby-Wise Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ruby-Wise Elementary School
Ruby-Wise Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pineville, Louisiana, enrolling 410 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.6% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 410 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 381 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #155.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pineville's public schools, it stands alongside J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School (924 students): Ruby-Wise Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 18.1:1).
Rapides Parish also operates Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students) and Pineville High School (1,271 students) alongside Ruby-Wise 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 Ruby-Wise Elementary School compares
Ruby-Wise 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▼ 5% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,896
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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
White 88.3%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Ruby-Wise Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rapides Parish, which includes Ruby-Wise Elementary School.
$13,896
Per student
-15%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 43.2%
Federal 17.9%
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 Ruby-Wise Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pineville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peabody Magnet High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckeye High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruby-Wise Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Pineville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
Standard public school
924 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Lessie Moore Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Mary Goff Elementary School
Standard public school
365 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special-education school
92 students
The Pines Head Start
Standard public school
64 students 5.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~410 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ruby-Wise Elementary School
How many students attend Ruby-Wise Elementary School?
Ruby-Wise Elementary School has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pineville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruby-Wise Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruby-Wise Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruby-Wise Elementary School?
59.6% of students at Ruby-Wise Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruby-Wise Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ruby-Wise Elementary School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Pineville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruby-Wise Elementary School?
Ruby-Wise Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ruby-Wise Elementary School rank among schools in Pineville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruby-Wise Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Pineville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pineville on the city page.
Is Ruby-Wise Elementary School a good school?
Ruby-Wise Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Rapides Parish?
Besides Ruby-Wise Elementary School, Rapides Parish also operates Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students), Pineville High School (1,271 students), and Peabody Magnet High School (1,071 students). See the Rapides Parish district page for the complete list.
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