- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cecilia, LA
Cecilia Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Cecilia Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220159001222
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cecilia Primary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cecilia · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cecilia Primary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cecilia Primary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cecilia, LA.
School address
District: St. Martin Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220159001222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Cecilia Primary School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 220159001222 · Cecilia, LA Other · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 18.7:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cecilia High School (768 students)
Cecilia Primary School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Cecilia Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cecilia High S
Cecilia High School
768 students
- Breaux Bridge
Breaux Bridge High School
690 students
- This school
Cecilia Primary School
656 students
- Cecilia Junior
Cecilia Junior High School
576 students
- Teche Elementa
Teche Elementary School
547 students
- St. Martinvill
St. Martinville Senior High School
521 students
What this shows Cecilia Primary School reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cecilia Primary School compares
Cecilia Primary 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 2% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,528
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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
African American 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Cecilia Primary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for St. Martin Parish reports $13,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cecilia Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breaux Bridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Teche Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Martinville Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cecilia Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cecilia Primary School
How many students attend Cecilia Primary School?
Cecilia Primary School has 656 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cecilia, LA. CCD year-over-year: 693 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecilia Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecilia Primary School is 18.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cecilia Primary School?
63.6% of students at Cecilia Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cecilia Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Cecilia Primary School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Cecilia, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cecilia Primary School?
Cecilia Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Cecilia Primary School rank among public schools in Cecilia?
By Resource Investment Index, Cecilia Primary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cecilia, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. Martin Parish?
Besides Cecilia Primary School, St. Martin Parish also operates Cecilia High School (768 students), Breaux Bridge High School (690 students), and Cecilia Junior High School (576 students). See the St. Martin Parish district page for the complete list.