Enrollment
542
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Haughton, LA
T.L. Rodes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for T.L. Rodes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220027001574
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T.L. Rodes Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Haughton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
T.L. Rodes Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T.L. Rodes Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Haughton, LA.
School address
District: Bossier Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220027001574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How T.L. Rodes Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at T.L. Rodes Elementary School
T.L. Rodes Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Haughton, Louisiana, enrolling 542 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 542 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 375 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #332, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 542 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Haughton's public schools, it stands alongside Haughton High School (1,360 students): T.L. Rodes Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 20.9:1).
Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students) and Benton High School (1,515 students) alongside T.L. Rodes 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 T.L. Rodes Elementary School compares
T.L. Rodes 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 20% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 29% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$13,534
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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
White 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 7.2%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, T.L. Rodes Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bossier Parish, which includes T.L. Rodes Elementary School.
$13,534
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 39.2%
Federal 17.8%
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 T.L. Rodes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haughton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haughton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T.L. Rodes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Haughton
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 (~542 students)
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Frequently asked questions about T.L. Rodes Elementary School
How many students attend T.L. Rodes Elementary School?
T.L. Rodes Elementary School has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Haughton, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T.L. Rodes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at T.L. Rodes Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 9% 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 T.L. Rodes Elementary School?
49.7% of students at T.L. Rodes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T.L. Rodes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at T.L. Rodes Elementary School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Haughton, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T.L. Rodes Elementary School?
T.L. Rodes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does T.L. Rodes Elementary School rank among schools in Haughton?
By Resource Investment Index, T.L. Rodes Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Haughton, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Haughton on the city page.
Is T.L. Rodes Elementary School a good school?
T.L. Rodes Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of 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 Bossier Parish?
Besides T.L. Rodes Elementary School, Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students), Benton High School (1,515 students), and Haughton High School (1,360 students). See the Bossier Parish district page for the complete list.
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