- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Iberia, LA
Caneview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Caneview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220072002260
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caneview Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 12
- schools in New Iberia · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Caneview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caneview Elementary School ranks #3 of 12 schools in New Iberia, LA.
School address
District: Iberia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220072002260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Caneview Elementary School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 220072002260 · New Iberia, LA Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 18.9:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students)
Caneview Elementary School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Caneview 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
- This school 509
Caneview Elementary School
509 students
- Daspit Road El 503
Daspit Road Elementary School
503 students
What this shows Caneview Elementary School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caneview Elementary School compares
Caneview 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 13% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
22
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
African American 30.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Caneview 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 Caneview 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loreauville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loreauville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daspit Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caneview 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
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in New Iberia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 17:1 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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caneview Elementary School
How many students attend Caneview Elementary School?
Caneview Elementary School has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Iberia, LA. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caneview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caneview Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caneview Elementary School?
70.6% of students at Caneview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caneview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Caneview Elementary School is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in New Iberia, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caneview Elementary School?
Caneview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Caneview Elementary School rank among schools in New Iberia?
By Resource Investment Index, Caneview Elementary School ranks #3 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 Caneview 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.