- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zwolle, LA
Zwolle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Zwolle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220138001117
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zwolle Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 415
- students enrolled
Zwolle Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sabine Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220138001117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Zwolle Elementary School shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 220138001117 · Zwolle, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 16.6:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Many Elementary School (613 students)
Zwolle Elementary School shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Zwolle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Many Elementar
Many Elementary School
613 students
- Converse High
Converse High School
490 students
- This school
Zwolle Elementary School
415 students
- Negreet High S
Negreet High School
413 students
- Florien High S
Florien High School
399 students
- Many Junior Hi
Many Junior High School
361 students
What this shows Zwolle Elementary School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zwolle Elementary School compares
Zwolle Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 15% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,948
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 21.9%
African American 21.4%
Two or More 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Zwolle Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sabine Parish reports $15,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zwolle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Many Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Converse High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Negreet High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florien High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Many Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zwolle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Zwolle
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zwolle Elementary School
How many students attend Zwolle Elementary School?
Zwolle Elementary School has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zwolle, LA. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zwolle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zwolle Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% higher 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 Zwolle Elementary School?
71.9% of students at Zwolle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zwolle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Zwolle Elementary School is White at 39.8% of enrollment, in Zwolle, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zwolle Elementary School?
Zwolle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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).
What other schools are in Sabine Parish?
Besides Zwolle Elementary School, Sabine Parish also operates Many Elementary School (613 students), Converse High School (490 students), and Negreet High School (413 students). See the Sabine Parish district page for the complete list.