Enrollment
491
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Church Point, LA
Church Point Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Church Point Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220003001505
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Church Point Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Church Point · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Church Point Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Church Point Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Church Point, LA.
School address
District: Acadia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003001505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Church Point Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Church Point Elementary School
Church Point Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Church Point, Louisiana, enrolling 491 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 491 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 336 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #136.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and White (41%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Acadia Parish spends $12,449 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Church Point's public schools, it stands alongside Richard Elementary School (458 students): Church Point Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 17:1).
Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students) and Rayne High School (653 students) alongside Church Point Elementary 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 Church Point Elementary School compares
Church Point Elementary 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 26% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,449
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 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
African American 42.8%
White 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Church Point Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Acadia Parish, which includes Church Point Elementary School.
$12,449
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 45.8%
Federal 27.2%
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 Church Point Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mire Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iota Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iota High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Church Point High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Church Point Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Church Point
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 (~491 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Church Point Elementary School
How many students attend Church Point Elementary School?
Church Point Elementary School has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Church Point, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Church Point Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Church Point Elementary School is 16.9:1, 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 Church Point Elementary School?
78.8% of students at Church Point Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Church Point Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Church Point Elementary School is African American at 42.8% of enrollment, in Church Point, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Church Point Elementary School?
Church Point Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Church Point Elementary School rank among public schools in Church Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Church Point Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Church Point, 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 Church Point on the city page.
Is Church Point Elementary School a good school?
Church Point Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 Acadia Parish?
Besides Church Point Elementary School, Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students), Rayne High School (653 students), and Iota Elementary School (585 students). See the Acadia Parish district page for the complete list.
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