Enrollment
487
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dry Prong, LA
South Grant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Grant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220069000084
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Grant Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dry Prong · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Grant Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Grant Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dry Prong, LA.
School address
District: Grant Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220069000084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Grant Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Grant Elementary School
South Grant Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Dry Prong, Louisiana, enrolling 487 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Louisiana schools and 32% 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 56.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 487 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 420 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #276.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Grant Parish also operates Grant High School (569 students) and Grant Junior High School (438 students) alongside South Grant 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 Grant Elementary School compares
South Grant 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▼ 10% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,929
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 83.4%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, South Grant Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grant Parish, which includes South Grant Elementary School.
$13,929
Per student
-15%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.3%
State 33.4%
Federal 12.4%
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 Grant Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pollock Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Verda Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montgomery High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Grant Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~487 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Grant Elementary School
How many students attend South Grant Elementary School?
South Grant Elementary School has 487 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dry Prong, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Grant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Grant Elementary School is 22.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Grant Elementary School?
56.4% of students at South Grant Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Grant Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Grant Elementary School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Dry Prong, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Grant Elementary School?
South Grant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Grant Elementary School rank among public schools in Dry Prong?
By Resource Investment Index, South Grant Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dry Prong, 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 Dry Prong on the city page.
Is South Grant Elementary School a good school?
South Grant Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of 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 Grant Parish?
Besides South Grant Elementary School, Grant Parish also operates Grant High School (569 students), Grant Junior High School (438 students), and Pollock Elementary School (421 students). See the Grant Parish district page for the complete list.
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