Enrollment
377
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belle Place Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belle Place Elementary School
Belle Place Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Iberia, Louisiana, enrolling 377 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 326 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 58/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Iberia Parish spends $12,027 per pupil, 27% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Iberia's public schools, it stands alongside Caneview Elementary School (509 students): Belle Place Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 18.9:1).
Iberia Parish also operates New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students) and Westgate High School (863 students) alongside Belle Place Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belle Place Elementary School compares
Belle Place Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,027
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iberia Parish, which includes Belle Place Elementary School.
$12,027
Per student
-27%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 46.6%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Belle Place Elementary School a good school?
Belle Place Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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