- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Tallulah Elementary School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 220105000781 · Tallulah, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 13.4:1 · 89.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison High School (280 students)
Tallulah Elementary School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Tallulah Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tallulah Elementary School
295 students
- Madison High S
Madison High School
280 students
- Wright Element
Wright Elementary School
264 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
238 students
- Christian Acre 56
Christian Acres Alternative School
56 students
What this shows Tallulah Elementary School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tallulah Elementary School compares
Tallulah 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,632
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Madison Parish reports $18,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~295 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.