- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
T.L. Rodes Elementary School held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 220027001574 · Haughton, LA Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 14.3:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Airline High School (1,855 students)
T.L. Rodes Elementary School held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
T.L. Rodes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Airline High S
Airline High School
1,855 students
- Benton High Sc
Benton High School
1,515 students
- Haughton High
Haughton High School
1,360 students
- Parkway High S
Parkway High School
1,279 students
- Haughton Middl
Haughton Middle School
993 students
- This school 542
T.L. Rodes Elementary School
542 students
What this shows T.L. Rodes Elementary School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How T.L. Rodes Elementary School compares
T.L. Rodes 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,381
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
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.
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
District finance for Bossier Parish reports $13,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,515
- 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.
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 (~542 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.