Enrollment
295
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tallulah, LA
Tallulah Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tallulah Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220105000781
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tallulah Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Tallulah · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 89.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tallulah Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tallulah Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Tallulah, LA.
School address
District: Madison Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220105000781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tallulah Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tallulah Elementary School
Tallulah Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tallulah, Louisiana, enrolling 295 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.9% of students qualify for free meals, 44% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 295 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 195 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #154, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Madison Parish spends $20,872 per pupil, 27% above the Louisiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 41.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tallulah's public schools, it stands alongside Madison High School (280 students): Tallulah Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 9.3:1).
Madison Parish also operates Madison High School (280 students) and Wright Elementary School (264 students) alongside Tallulah 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 Tallulah Elementary School compares
Tallulah 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.9% | ▲ 44% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$20,872
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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
African American 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
White 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.2, Tallulah Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Parish, which includes Tallulah Elementary School.
$20,872
Per student
+27%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 30.4%
Federal 41.9%
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 Tallulah Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wright Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christian Acres Alternative School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tallulah Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other schools in Tallulah
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~295 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tallulah Elementary School
How many students attend Tallulah Elementary School?
Tallulah Elementary School has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tallulah, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tallulah Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tallulah Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 20% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% 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 Tallulah Elementary School?
89.9% of students at Tallulah Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tallulah Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tallulah Elementary School is African American at 94.2% of enrollment, in Tallulah, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tallulah Elementary School?
Tallulah Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Tallulah Elementary School rank among schools in Tallulah?
By Resource Investment Index, Tallulah Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Tallulah, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tallulah on the city page.
Is Tallulah Elementary School a good school?
Tallulah Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Madison Parish?
Besides Tallulah Elementary School, Madison Parish also operates Madison High School (280 students), Wright Elementary School (264 students), and Madison Middle School (238 students). See the Madison Parish district page for the complete list.
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