Enrollment
592
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maurice, LA
Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice
Federal NCES profile for Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220180001399
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Maurice · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice has class sizes smaller than 80% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Maurice, LA.
School address
District: Vermilion Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220180001399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice
Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Maurice, Louisiana, enrolling 592 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 42.1% free-meal eligibility runs 33% below the Louisiana average.
Enrollment of 592 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 290 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Vermilion Parish also operates North Vermilion High School (790 students) and Leblanc Elementary School (624 students) alongside Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice.
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 Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice compares
Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 33% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 67.7%
African American 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vermilion Parish, which includes Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice.
$13,778
Per student
-16%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 45.1%
Federal 21.4%
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 Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vermilion High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leblanc Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abbeville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erath High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dozier Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~592 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice
How many students attend Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice?
Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice has 592 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maurice, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice is 13.2:1, which is 21% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 16% 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 Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice?
42.1% of students at Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice?
The largest demographic group at Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Maurice, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice?
Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice rank among public schools in Maurice?
By Resource Investment Index, Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Maurice, 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 Maurice on the city page.
Is Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice a good school?
Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% 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 Vermilion Parish?
Besides Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice, Vermilion Parish also operates North Vermilion High School (790 students), Leblanc Elementary School (624 students), and Abbeville High School (569 students). See the Vermilion Parish district page for the complete list.
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