- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Church Point Elementary School shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 549 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 220003001505 · Church Point, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 16.9:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mire Elementary School (662 students)
Church Point Elementary School shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 549 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Church Point Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mire Elementar
Mire Elementary School
662 students
- Rayne High Sch
Rayne High School
653 students
- Iota Elementar
Iota Elementary School
585 students
- Iota High Scho
Iota High School
566 students
- Church Point H
Church Point High School
504 students
- This school
Church Point Elementary School
491 students
What this shows Church Point Elementary School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Church Point Elementary School compares
Church Point 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,428
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
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.
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
District finance for Acadia Parish reports $12,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~491 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), down 55.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.