Enrollment
483
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.3%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caneview K-8 School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caneview K-8 School
Caneview K-8 School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Port Allen, Louisiana, enrolling 483 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.5:1, Caneview K-8 School is leaner than roughly 89% of Louisiana schools and 32% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 483 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 328 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #207.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Port Allen's public schools, it stands alongside Port Allen Elementary School (345 students): Caneview K-8 School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 11.9:1).
West Baton Rouge Parish also operates Brusly High School (734 students) and Brusly Middle School (539 students) alongside Caneview K-8 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 Caneview K-8 School compares
Caneview K-8 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,351
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Caneview K-8 School.
$17,351
Per student
+6%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.3%
State 20.5%
Federal 13.2%
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 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
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
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 (~483 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Caneview K-8 School a good school?
Caneview K-8 School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 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.
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