- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bourg, LA
Bourg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bourg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220174001337
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bourg Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 328
- students enrolled
Bourg Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Terrebonne Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220174001337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Bourg Elementary School shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 220174001337 · Bourg, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 15.6:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrebonne High School (1,346 students)
Bourg Elementary School shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Bourg 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 328
Bourg Elementary School
328 students
What this shows Bourg Elementary School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bourg Elementary School compares
Bourg 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 26% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Two or More 14.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Bourg 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 Bourg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrebonne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H. L. Bourgeois High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Terrebonne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellender Memorial High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mulberry Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bourg 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
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bourg Elementary School
How many students attend Bourg Elementary School?
Bourg Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bourg, LA. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bourg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bourg Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% 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 Bourg Elementary School?
46.1% of students at Bourg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bourg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bourg Elementary School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Bourg, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bourg Elementary School?
Bourg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Terrebonne Parish?
Besides Bourg 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.