Enrollment
391
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Longville, LA
South Beauregard Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Beauregard Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220018002332
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Beauregard Upper Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Longville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Beauregard Upper Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Beauregard Upper Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Longville, LA.
School address
District: Beauregard Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220018002332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Beauregard Upper Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Beauregard Upper Elementary School
South Beauregard Upper Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Longville, Louisiana, enrolling 391 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 91% of Louisiana schools and 29% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 242 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #156.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.9% 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.
Beauregard Parish also operates South Beauregard High School (775 students) and South Beauregard Elementary School (644 students) alongside South Beauregard Upper 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 Upper Elementary School compares
South Beauregard Upper 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 27% | 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
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.9%
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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 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 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.4, South Beauregard Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Beauregard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Beauregard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deridder High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merryville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Beauregard Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Beauregard Upper 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
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~391 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Beauregard Upper Elementary School
How many students attend South Beauregard Upper Elementary School?
South Beauregard Upper Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Longville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Beauregard Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Beauregard Upper Elementary School is 21.7:1, which is 29% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Beauregard Upper Elementary School?
45.8% of students at South Beauregard Upper 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 Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Beauregard Upper Elementary School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Longville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Beauregard Upper Elementary School?
South Beauregard Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Longville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Beauregard Upper Elementary School ranks #2 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 Upper Elementary School a good school?
South Beauregard Upper Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Upper Elementary School, Beauregard Parish also operates South Beauregard High School (775 students), South Beauregard Elementary School (644 students), and Deridder High School (621 students). See the Beauregard Parish district page for the complete list.
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