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Elementary· 10 schools in district

Many Elementary School

1501 Natchitoches Hwy., Many, LA 71449Sabine Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–04Non-Charter
627
Students
Total enrolled
$15,397
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 7% vs nat'l
18.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 22% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 627 students in grades PK–04 in Many, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,397 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Many Elementary School is a large elementary in Many, Louisiana, serving grades PK–04 with 627 students. The district invests $15,397 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Many Elementary School

627
Total Students
18.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
64%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution333 male · 294 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility64%
National avg 52% · 402 students
Student Composition
49%
33%
11%
White49%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black33%
Multiracial11%
Native American4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220138001111

Academic Outcomes at Many Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 77th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 71449

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,397Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,397
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,775
Student Support$2,926
Administration$1,848
Operations$2,310
Other$1,540
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,397 spent per student, an estimated $6,821 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
39%
State government
38.2%
Local (property tax)
38.6%
Federal programs
23.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Zwolle Elementary School
↓
Middle
Many Junior High School
↓
High School
Many High SchoolZwolle High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location—
CountySabine Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSabine Parish →
Phone: (318)256-3450
NCES ID: 220138001111
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Many seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Sabine Parish
Other
Converse High School
541 students · PK–12
● 47 opp56% FRL
Other
Negreet High School
477 students · PK–12
54% FRL
Elem
Zwolle Elementary School
467 students · PK–06
● 47 opp72% FRL
Other
Florien High School
447 students · PK–12
● 45 opp45% FRL
Mid
Many Junior High School
404 students · 05–08
● 49 opp65% FRL
High
Many High School
362 students · 09–12
● 49 opp54% FRL
High
Zwolle High School
325 students · 07–12
● 47 opp62% FRL
Other
Ebarb School
254 students · PK–12
70% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1501 Natchitoches Hwy., Many, LA 71449
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.