Enrollment
644
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Longville, LA
South Beauregard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Beauregard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220018001864
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Beauregard Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Longville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Beauregard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Beauregard Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Longville, LA.
School address
District: Beauregard Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220018001864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Beauregard Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Beauregard Elementary School
South Beauregard Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Longville, Louisiana, enrolling 644 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 644 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 337 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #185.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 644 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Longville's public schools, it stands alongside South Beauregard High School (775 students): South Beauregard Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 18.9:1).
Beauregard Parish also operates South Beauregard High School (775 students) and Deridder High School (621 students) alongside South Beauregard 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 South Beauregard Elementary School compares
South Beauregard 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 23% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,818
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 644 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, South Beauregard 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 Beauregard Parish, which includes South Beauregard Elementary School.
$13,818
Per student
-16%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 42.5%
Federal 17.2%
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 South Beauregard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Beauregard High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deridder High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merryville High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Beauregard Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Beauregard High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Beauregard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Longville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~644 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Beauregard Elementary School
How many students attend South Beauregard Elementary School?
South Beauregard Elementary School has 644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Longville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Beauregard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Beauregard Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 10% 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 South Beauregard Elementary School?
48.4% of students at South Beauregard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Beauregard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Beauregard Elementary School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Longville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Beauregard Elementary School?
South Beauregard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Beauregard Elementary School rank among public schools in Longville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Beauregard Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Longville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Longville on the city page.
Is South Beauregard Elementary School a good school?
South Beauregard Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Beauregard Parish?
Besides South Beauregard Elementary School, Beauregard Parish also operates South Beauregard High School (775 students), Deridder High School (621 students), and Merryville High School (470 students). See the Beauregard Parish district page for the complete list.
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