Enrollment
656
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cecilia Primary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cecilia Primary School
Cecilia Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cecilia, Louisiana, enrolling 656 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.6% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 656 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 388 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #170.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding St. Martin Parish spends $12,469 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
St. Martin Parish also operates Cecilia High School (768 students) and Breaux Bridge High School (690 students) alongside Cecilia Primary 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 Cecilia Primary School compares
Cecilia Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Martin Parish, which includes Cecilia Primary School.
$12,469
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 44.2%
Federal 22.9%
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 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
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~656 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cecilia on the city page.
Is Cecilia Primary School a good school?
Cecilia Primary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 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.
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