Enrollment
415
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zwolle Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zwolle Elementary School
Zwolle Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Zwolle, Louisiana, enrolling 415 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 368 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #27, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Zwolle's public schools, it stands alongside Zwolle High School (270 students): Zwolle Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 14.2:1).
Sabine Parish also operates Many Elementary School (613 students) and Converse High School (490 students) alongside Zwolle 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 Zwolle Elementary School compares
Zwolle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,516
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sabine Parish, which includes Zwolle Elementary School.
$14,516
Per student
-11%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 38.2%
Federal 23.2%
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 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
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~415 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Zwolle Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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