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Ball Elementary School

89 Camp Livingston Road, Ball, LA 71405Rapides Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
398
Students
Total enrolled
$14,229
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 16% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 398 students in grades PK–06 in Ball, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,229 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Ball Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Ball, Louisiana, serving grades PK–06 with 398 students. The district invests $14,229 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Ball Elementary School

398
Total Students
17.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
84%
Free Lunch
22
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution197 male · 201 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility84%
National avg 52% · 336 students
Student Composition
71%
18%
White71%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black18%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220129001562

Academic Outcomes at Ball Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 49th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 71405

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,229Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,229
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,261
Student Support$2,703
Administration$1,707
Operations$2,134
Other$1,423
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,229 spent per student, an estimated $6,303 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
39%
State government
43.2%
Local (property tax)
38.9%
Federal programs
17.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 84% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary SchoolCherokee Elementary SchoolJ.B. Nachman Elementary SchoolTioga Elementary School
+12 more
↓
Middle
Scott M. Brame Middle SchoolAlexandria Middle Magnet SchoolPineville Junior High SchoolTioga Junior High School
+1 more
↓
High School
Alexandria Senior High SchoolPineville High SchoolBuckeye High SchoolTioga High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyRapides Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRapides Parish →
Phone: (318)640-5394
NCES ID: 220129001562
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Ball seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Rapides Parish
High
Alexandria Senior High School
1,482 students · 09–12
57% FRL
High
Pineville High School
1,374 students · 09–12
57% FRL
High
Buckeye High School
972 students · 06–12
49% FRL
High
Tioga High School
963 students · 09–12
● 44 opp66% FRL
Elem
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
960 students · PK–06
66% FRL
Mid
Scott M. Brame Middle School
794 students · 06–08
● 37 opp73% FRL
High
Peabody Magnet High School
760 students · 09–12
● 43 opp91% FRL
Other
Oak Hill High School
759 students · PK–12
● 44 opp66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
89 Camp Livingston Road, Ball, LA 71405
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.