Enrollment
492
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bossier City, LA
Sun City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sun City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220027000138
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sun City Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Bossier City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sun City Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sun City Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Bossier City, LA.
School address
District: Bossier Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220027000138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sun City Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sun City Elementary School
Sun City Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bossier City, Louisiana, enrolling 492 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 492 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 326 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #303, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 492 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bossier City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Apollo Elementary School (756 students): Sun City Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 17.6:1).
Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students) and Benton High School (1,515 students) alongside Sun City 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 Sun City Elementary School compares
Sun City 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 26% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,534
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 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 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 51.4%
African American 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Sun City 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 Bossier Parish, which includes Sun City Elementary School.
$13,534
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 39.2%
Federal 17.8%
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 Sun City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haughton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haughton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sun City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Bossier City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Apollo Elementary School
Standard public school
756 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Legacy Elementary School
Standard public school
560 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
W.T. Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Stockwell Place Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Curtis Elementary School
Standard public school
441 students 20:1 students per teacher
Bellaire Elementary School
Standard public school
406 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sun City Elementary School
How many students attend Sun City Elementary School?
Sun City Elementary School has 492 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bossier City, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun City Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sun City Elementary School?
46.4% of students at Sun City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sun City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sun City Elementary School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Bossier City, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sun City Elementary School?
Sun City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Sun City Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bossier City?
By Resource Investment Index, Sun City Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Bossier City, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bossier City on the city page.
Is Sun City Elementary School a good school?
Sun City Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 Bossier Parish?
Besides Sun City Elementary School, Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students), Benton High School (1,515 students), and Haughton High School (1,360 students). See the Bossier Parish district page for the complete list.
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