- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houma, LA
Acadian Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Acadian Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220174001334
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acadian Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #12 of 15
- schools in Houma · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Acadian Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acadian Elementary School ranks #12 of 15 schools in Houma, LA.
School address
District: Terrebonne Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220174001334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Acadian Elementary School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 220174001334 · Houma, LA Other · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 20.4:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrebonne High School (1,346 students)
Acadian Elementary School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Acadian Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terrebonne Hig
Terrebonne High School
1,346 students
- H. L. Bourgeoi
H. L. Bourgeois High School
1,289 students
- South Terrebon
South Terrebonne High School
868 students
- Ellender Memor
Ellender Memorial High School
819 students
- Mulberry Eleme
Mulberry Elementary School
789 students
- This school
Acadian Elementary School
654 students
What this shows Acadian Elementary School reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Acadian Elementary School compares
Acadian Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 20% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 654 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 33.3%
White 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Acadian Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Terrebonne Parish reports $13,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Acadian Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrebonne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H. L. Bourgeois High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Terrebonne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellender Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mulberry Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Acadian Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Houma
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mulberry Elementary School
Standard public school
789 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School
Standard public school
627 students 19:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Oakshire Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Lisa Park Elementary School
Standard public school
574 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Southdown Elementary School
Standard public school
572 students 22:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about Acadian Elementary School
How many students attend Acadian Elementary School?
Acadian Elementary School has 654 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houma, LA. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acadian Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Acadian Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acadian Elementary School?
74.7% of students at Acadian Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acadian Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Acadian Elementary School is African American at 33.3% of enrollment, in Houma, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acadian Elementary School?
Acadian Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Acadian Elementary School rank among schools in Houma?
By Resource Investment Index, Acadian Elementary School ranks #12 of 15 schools in Houma, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houma on the city page.
What other schools are in Terrebonne Parish?
Besides Acadian Elementary School, Terrebonne Parish also operates Terrebonne High School (1,346 students), H. L. Bourgeois High School (1,289 students), and South Terrebonne High School (868 students). See the Terrebonne Parish district page for the complete list.