- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Ruby-Wise Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 220129001077 · Pineville, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 18.6:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students)
Ruby-Wise Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ruby-Wise Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Sen
Alexandria Senior High School
1,475 students
- Pineville High
Pineville High School
1,271 students
- Peabody Magnet
Peabody Magnet High School
1,071 students
- J.I. Barron Sr
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
924 students
- Buckeye High S
Buckeye High School
915 students
- This school 410
Ruby-Wise Elementary School
410 students
What this shows Ruby-Wise Elementary School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruby-Wise Elementary School compares
Ruby-Wise Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,720
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
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.
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
District finance for Rapides Parish reports $13,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,271
- 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
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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 (~410 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.