- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Allen, LA
Caneview K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Caneview K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220192002501
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caneview K-8 School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Port Allen · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Caneview K-8 School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caneview K-8 School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Port Allen, LA.
School address
District: West Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220192002501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Caneview K-8 School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 220192002501 · Port Allen, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 11.5:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Brusly High School (734 students)
Caneview K-8 School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Caneview K-8 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brusly High Sc
Brusly High School
734 students
- Brusly Middle
Brusly Middle School
539 students
- Brusly Element
Brusly Elementary School
489 students
- This school
Caneview K-8 School
483 students
- Port Allen Hig
Port Allen High School
452 students
- Lukeville Elem
Lukeville Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Caneview K-8 School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caneview K-8 School compares
Caneview K-8 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 27% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,984
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
African American 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Caneview K-8 School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Baton Rouge Parish reports $17,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caneview K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brusly High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brusly Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brusly Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Allen High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lukeville Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caneview K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Port Allen
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caneview K-8 School
How many students attend Caneview K-8 School?
Caneview K-8 School has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Allen, LA. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caneview K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caneview K-8 School is 11.5:1, which is 32% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 27% 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 Caneview K-8 School?
79.3% of students at Caneview K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caneview K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Caneview K-8 School is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Port Allen, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caneview K-8 School?
Caneview K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
How does Caneview K-8 School rank among public schools in Port Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, Caneview K-8 School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Port Allen, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Port Allen on the city page.
What other schools are in West Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Caneview K-8 School, West Baton Rouge Parish also operates Brusly High School (734 students), Brusly Middle School (539 students), and Brusly Elementary School (489 students). See the West Baton Rouge Parish district page for the complete list.