- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pineville, LA
The Pines Head Start
Federal NCES profile for The Pines Head Start, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 77/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220129002511
👥 S:T ratio 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Pines Head Start earns 77/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Pineville · Resource Index
- 77
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.8:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
The Pines Head Start has class sizes smaller than 99% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Pines Head Start ranks #1 of 6 schools in Pineville, LA.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129002511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
64 on latest CCD 220129002511 · Pineville, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 5.8:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 77
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 6 schools in Pineville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
The Pines Head Start in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Sen
Alexandria Senior High School
1,475 students
- Pineville High
Pineville High School
1,271 students
- Peabody Magnet
Peabody Magnet High School
1,071 students
- J.I. Barron Sr
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
924 students
- Buckeye High S
Buckeye High School
915 students
- This school 64
The Pines Head Start
64 students
What this shows The Pines Head Start reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Pines Head Start compares
The Pines Head Start vs Louisiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.8:1 | ▼ 65% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 32% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.8:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
5.8:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 1% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,720
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.
District finance for Rapides Parish reports $13,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Pines Head Start Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pineville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peabody Magnet High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Pines Head Start's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Pineville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
Standard public school
924 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Ruby-Wise Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Lessie Moore Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Mary Goff Elementary School
Standard public school
365 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special-education school
92 students
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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Pines Head Start
How many students attend The Pines Head Start?
The Pines Head Start has 64 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pineville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Pines Head Start?
The student-teacher ratio at The Pines Head Start is 5.8:1, which is 65% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 63% 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 The Pines Head Start?
82.8% of students at The Pines Head Start are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Pines Head Start?
The Pines Head Start has a Resource Investment Index of 77/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Pines Head Start rank among schools in Pineville?
By Resource Investment Index, The Pines Head Start ranks #1 of 6 schools in Pineville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pineville on the city page.
What other schools are in Rapides Parish?
Besides The Pines Head Start, Rapides Parish also operates Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students), Pineville High School (1,271 students), and Peabody Magnet High School (1,071 students). See the Rapides Parish district page for the complete list.