At a glance
Reported students
225
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Alma Redwine Elementary: 225 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 186
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.9:1
What the reported data says about Alma Redwine Elementary
Alma Redwine Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Alexandria. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Rapides Parish. NCES reports 225 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, below the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (95.6%) and White (1.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 23.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Alma Redwine Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.78 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 23.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 23
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 14
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.8%
- Hispanic0.9%
- Black95.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rapides Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
243 reported students
Acadian Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
270 reported students
Martin Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
281 reported students
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
124 reported students
Poland Junior High School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
330 reported students
L.S. Rugg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
356 reported students
Public schools near Alma Redwine Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.S. Rugg Elementary School Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 356 | 0.8 mi |
| Peabody Montessori Elementary School Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–06 | 466 | 0.9 mi |
| Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–06 | 366 | 1.1 mi |
| D.F. Huddle Elementary Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 412 | 1.6 mi |
| J.B. Nachman Elementary School Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 546 | 2.2 mi |
| Acadian Elementary Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 270 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alma Redwine Elementary
What grades does Alma Redwine Elementary serve?
Alma Redwine Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rapides Parish.
How many students attend Alma Redwine Elementary?
Alma Redwine Elementary reported 225 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 186 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alma Redwine Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 225 students and 20.78 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Alma Redwine Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alma Redwine Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rapides Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Alma Redwine Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Alma Redwine Elementary in?
Alma Redwine Elementary is part of Rapides Parish, based in Alexandria, LA, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alma Redwine Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include L.S. Rugg Elementary School (0.8 mi), Peabody Montessori Elementary School (0.9 mi), Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.