- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Branch, LA
Branch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Branch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220003000002
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Branch Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 374
- students enrolled
Branch Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Acadia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003000002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Branch Elementary School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 220003000002 · Branch, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 17.8:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mire Elementary School (662 students)
Branch Elementary School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Branch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mire Elementar
Mire Elementary School
662 students
- Rayne High Sch
Rayne High School
653 students
- Iota Elementar
Iota Elementary School
585 students
- Iota High Scho
Iota High School
566 students
- Church Point H
Church Point High School
504 students
- This school
Branch Elementary School
374 students
What this shows Branch Elementary School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Branch Elementary School compares
Branch 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 19% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,428
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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Branch Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Acadia Parish reports $12,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Branch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mire Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iota Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iota High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Church Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Branch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Branch
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~374 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Branch Elementary School
How many students attend Branch Elementary School?
Branch Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is a public school in Branch, LA. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Branch Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Branch Elementary School?
50.4% of students at Branch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Branch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Branch Elementary School is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Branch, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Branch Elementary School?
Branch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
What other schools are in Acadia Parish?
Besides Branch Elementary School, Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students), Rayne High School (653 students), and Iota Elementary School (585 students). See the Acadia Parish district page for the complete list.