- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklinton, LA
Thomas Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220186001427
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Franklinton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Franklinton, LA.
School address
District: Washington Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220186001427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Thomas Elementary School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 220186001427 · Franklinton, LA Other · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 20.6:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine School (738 students)
Thomas Elementary School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Thomas Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine School
Pine School
738 students
- This school
Thomas Elementary School
721 students
- Franklinton Hi
Franklinton High School
649 students
- Franklinton Pr
Franklinton Primary School
567 students
- Franklinton El
Franklinton Elementary School
389 students
- Mt. Hermon Sch
Mt. Hermon School
373 students
What this shows Thomas Elementary School reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Elementary School compares
Thomas 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 28% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,463
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Thomas Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Parish reports $13,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklinton High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklinton Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklinton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Hermon School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Franklinton
3 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 (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Elementary School
How many students attend Thomas Elementary School?
Thomas Elementary School has 721 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklinton, LA. CCD year-over-year: 763 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Elementary School?
45.2% of students at Thomas Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Elementary School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Franklinton, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Elementary School?
Thomas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Elementary School rank among schools in Franklinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Franklinton, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Parish?
Besides Thomas Elementary School, Washington Parish also operates Pine School (738 students), Franklinton High School (649 students), and Franklinton Primary School (567 students). See the Washington Parish district page for the complete list.