T.l. Rodes Elementary School serves 607 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
T.l. Rodes Elementary School's student population of 607 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
607 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of T.l. Rodes Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
18%
41%
White
59%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend T.l. Rodes Elementary School?
607 students attend T.l. Rodes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of T.l. Rodes Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T.l. Rodes Elementary School?
T.l. Rodes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does T.l. Rodes Elementary School offer ?
T.l. Rodes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T.l. Rodes Elementary School part of?
T.l. Rodes Elementary School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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