- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chataignier, LA
Chataignier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chataignier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220063000473
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chataignier Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 375
- students enrolled
Chataignier Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Evangeline Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220063000473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Chataignier Elementary School shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 220063000473 · Chataignier, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 17:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Prairie High School (757 students)
Chataignier Elementary School shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Chataignier Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Prairie H
Pine Prairie High School
757 students
- Bayou Chicot E
Bayou Chicot Elementary School
661 students
- Mamou High Sch
Mamou High School
443 students
- Basile High Sc
Basile High School
432 students
- James Stephens
James Stephens Montessori School
421 students
- This school
Chataignier Elementary School
375 students
What this shows Chataignier Elementary School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chataignier Elementary School compares
Chataignier Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 15% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,255
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 49.9%
White 44.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Chataignier Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Evangeline Parish reports $15,255 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chataignier Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Prairie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayou Chicot Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mamou High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Basile High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Stephens Montessori School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chataignier Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chataignier Elementary School
How many students attend Chataignier Elementary School?
Chataignier Elementary School has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chataignier, LA. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chataignier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chataignier Elementary School is 17:1, which is 1% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chataignier Elementary School?
71.6% of students at Chataignier Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chataignier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chataignier Elementary School is African American at 49.9% of enrollment, in Chataignier, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chataignier Elementary School?
Chataignier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Evangeline Parish?
Besides Chataignier Elementary School, Evangeline Parish also operates Pine Prairie High School (757 students), Bayou Chicot Elementary School (661 students), and Mamou High School (443 students). See the Evangeline Parish district page for the complete list.