- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lafayette, LA
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alice N. Boucher Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220087000662
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 16
- schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alice N. Boucher Elementary School ranks #4 of 16 schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087000662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 220087000662 · Lafayette, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 12.3:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- This school 442
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School
442 students
What this shows Alice N. Boucher Elementary School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alice N. Boucher Elementary School compares
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 40% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$12,386
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
White 3.4%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Alice N. Boucher Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alice N. Boucher Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alice N. Boucher Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Lafayette
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Standard public school
2,177 students 33:1 students per teacher
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational / career-technical school
1,362 students 21:1 students per teacher
Milton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,261 students 20:1 students per teacher
Woodvale Elementary School
Standard public school
793 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Elementary School
Standard public school
749 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 17.4:1 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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alice N. Boucher Elementary School
How many students attend Alice N. Boucher Elementary School?
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School has 442 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lafayette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice N. Boucher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice N. Boucher Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 27% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alice N. Boucher Elementary School?
87.5% of students at Alice N. Boucher Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alice N. Boucher Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alice N. Boucher Elementary School is African American at 91.2% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice N. Boucher Elementary School?
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Alice N. Boucher Elementary School rank among schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Alice N. Boucher Elementary School ranks #4 of 16 schools in Lafayette, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Alice N. Boucher Elementary School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.