At a glance
Reported students
551
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
582
Covington Elementary School: 551 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
11:1 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
- 508
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Covington Elementary School
Covington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Covington. It is one of 55 current school records connected to St. Tammany Parish. NCES reports 551 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, 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 White (39.4%) and Black (31.2%). English learners represent 6.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Covington Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.01 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.4%
- Hispanic20.7%
- Black31.2%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.2%
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
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 St. Tammany Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Abita Springs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
587 reported students
Cypress Cove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
593 reported students
Mandeville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
508 reported students
Honey Island Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–03
607 reported students
E. E. Lyon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
628 reported students
Pontchartrain Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
636 reported students
Public schools near Covington Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. E. Lyon Elementary School Elementary · St. Tammany Parish | PK–03 | 628 | 1.4 mi |
| Louisiana Key Academy Northshore Elementary · Charter · Louisiana Key Academy- Northshore | 01–07 | 256 | 1.9 mi |
| Madisonville Elementary School Elementary · St. Tammany Parish | PK–02 | 1,010 | 4.6 mi |
| Abita Springs Elementary School Elementary · St. Tammany Parish | PK–03 | 587 | 4.6 mi |
| Pontchartrain Elementary School Elementary · St. Tammany Parish | PK–03 | 636 | 6 mi |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School Elementary · St. Tammany Parish | 03–06 | 1,480 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Covington Elementary School
What grades does Covington Elementary School serve?
Covington Elementary School reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in St. Tammany Parish.
How many students attend Covington Elementary School?
Covington Elementary School reported 551 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 508 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Covington Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 551 students and 50.01 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 Covington Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Covington Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Tammany Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Covington Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.8% 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 Covington Elementary School in?
Covington Elementary School is part of St. Tammany Parish, based in Covington, LA, which operates 55 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Covington Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include E. E. Lyon Elementary School (1.4 mi), Louisiana Key Academy Northshore (1.9 mi), Madisonville Elementary School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.