- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ball, LA
Tioga Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tioga Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220129001563
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tioga Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Ball · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tioga Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tioga Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ball, LA.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129001563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Tioga Elementary School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 220129001563 · Ball, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 17.2:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students)
Tioga Elementary School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Tioga Elementary School 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 482
Tioga Elementary School
482 students
What this shows Tioga Elementary School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tioga Elementary School compares
Tioga 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 15% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$13,720
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
African American 24.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Tioga Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rapides Parish reports $13,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tioga Elementary School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peabody Magnet High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckeye High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tioga Elementary School'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 Ball
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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tioga Elementary School
How many students attend Tioga Elementary School?
Tioga Elementary School has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ball, LA. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tioga Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tioga Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tioga Elementary School?
72.1% of students at Tioga Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tioga Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tioga Elementary School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Ball, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tioga Elementary School?
Tioga Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Tioga Elementary School rank among schools in Ball?
By Resource Investment Index, Tioga Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ball, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rapides Parish?
Besides Tioga Elementary School, 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.