Enrollment
685
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denham Springs, LA
South Fork Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Fork Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220102002315
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Fork Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 12
- schools in Denham Springs · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Fork Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Fork Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 schools in Denham Springs, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102002315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Fork Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Fork Elementary School
South Fork Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Denham Springs, Louisiana, enrolling 685 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Louisiana schools and 27% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 685 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 272 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #135.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 685 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Livingston Parish spends $11,995 per pupil, 27% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Denham Springs's public schools, it stands alongside Denham Springs Elementary School (678 students): South Fork Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.4:1 vs 22.6:1).
Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students) and Walker High School (2,006 students) alongside South Fork 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 Fork Elementary School compares
South Fork 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 20% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 685 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 47.7%
African American 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, South Fork Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livingston Parish, which includes South Fork Elementary School.
$11,995
Per student
-27%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 46.1%
Federal 23.7%
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 Fork Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Fork Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Denham Springs
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Denham Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
678 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
North Live Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
615 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Live Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
571 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Southside Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Lewis Vincent Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Gray's Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 17.6:1 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 (~685 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Fork Elementary School
How many students attend South Fork Elementary School?
South Fork Elementary School has 685 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denham Springs, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fork Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fork Elementary School is 21.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Fork Elementary School?
74.9% of students at South Fork Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Fork Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Fork Elementary School is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Denham Springs, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Fork Elementary School?
South Fork Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Fork Elementary School rank among schools in Denham Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, South Fork Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 schools in Denham Springs, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denham Springs on the city page.
Is South Fork Elementary School a good school?
South Fork Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools. It is also more 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 Livingston Parish?
Besides South Fork Elementary School, Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students), Walker High School (2,006 students), and Live Oak High School (1,392 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.
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