- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
South Fork Elementary School held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 220102002315 · Denham Springs, LA Other · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 21.4:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Denham Springs High School (2,385 students)
South Fork Elementary School held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
South Fork Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denham Springs
Denham Springs High School
2,385 students
- Walker High Sc
Walker High School
2,006 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High School
1,392 students
- Denham Springs 811
Denham Springs Junior High School
811 students
- Denham Springs 735
Denham Springs Freshman High School
735 students
- This school 685
South Fork Elementary School
685 students
What this shows South Fork Elementary School reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Fork Elementary School compares
South Fork 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,047
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
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.
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
District finance for Livingston Parish reports $12,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,006
- 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
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 (~685 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.