- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montgomery, LA
Verda Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Verda Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220069000504
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Verda Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Louisiana schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 308
- students enrolled
Verda Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Grant Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220069000504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Verda Elementary School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 220069000504 · Montgomery, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 18.1:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (569 students)
Verda Elementary School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Verda Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant High Sch
Grant High School
569 students
- South Grant El
South Grant Elementary School
487 students
- Grant Junior H
Grant Junior High School
438 students
- Pollock Elemen
Pollock Elementary School
421 students
- This school
Verda Elementary School
308 students
- Montgomery Hig
Montgomery High School
253 students
What this shows Verda Elementary School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Verda Elementary School compares
Verda 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 18% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,781
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
African American 24.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Verda Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Grant Parish reports $12,781 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Verda Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Grant Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pollock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montgomery High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verda Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Montgomery
1 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 (~308 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Verda Elementary School
How many students attend Verda Elementary School?
Verda Elementary School has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montgomery, LA. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verda Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Verda Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Verda Elementary School?
73.8% of students at Verda Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Verda Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Verda Elementary School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Montgomery, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verda Elementary School?
Verda Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Grant Parish?
Besides Verda Elementary School, Grant Parish also operates Grant High School (569 students), South Grant Elementary School (487 students), and Grant Junior High School (438 students). See the Grant Parish district page for the complete list.