- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Iberia, LA
Belle Place Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Belle Place Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220072002479
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Place Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 12
- schools in New Iberia · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Place Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Place Elementary School ranks #2 of 12 schools in New Iberia, LA.
School address
District: Iberia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220072002479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Belle Place Elementary School grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 220072002479 · New Iberia, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 19.8:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students)
Belle Place Elementary School grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Belle Place Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Iberia Sen
New Iberia Senior High School
1,315 students
- Westgate High
Westgate High School
863 students
- Loreauville El
Loreauville Elementary School
679 students
- Loreauville Hi
Loreauville High School
576 students
- Caneview Eleme 509
Caneview Elementary School
509 students
- This school 377
Belle Place Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Belle Place Elementary School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Place Elementary School compares
Belle Place Elementary School is a growing 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▼ 9% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,572
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
African American 34.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Belle Place Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iberia Parish reports $12,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Place Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westgate High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loreauville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loreauville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caneview Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Place Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in New Iberia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Caneview Elementary School
Standard public school
509 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Daspit Road Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 21:1 students per teacher
North Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
488 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Island Road Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Pesson Addition Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students 20.3:1 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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Place Elementary School
How many students attend Belle Place Elementary School?
Belle Place Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Iberia, LA. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Place Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Place Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belle Place Elementary School?
56.6% of students at Belle Place Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Place Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Belle Place Elementary School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in New Iberia, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Place Elementary School?
Belle Place Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belle Place Elementary School rank among schools in New Iberia?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Place Elementary School ranks #2 of 12 schools in New Iberia, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Iberia on the city page.
What other schools are in Iberia Parish?
Besides Belle Place Elementary School, Iberia Parish also operates New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students), Westgate High School (863 students), and Loreauville Elementary School (679 students). See the Iberia Parish district page for the complete list.