- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thibodaux, LA
C.M. Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for C.M. Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220090000722
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C.M. Washington Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Thibodaux · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
C.M. Washington Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C.M. Washington Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Thibodaux, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090000722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
C.M. Washington Elementary School grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 220090000722 · Thibodaux, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 17:1 · 73.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
C.M. Washington Elementary School grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
C.M. Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Lafour
Central Lafourche High School
1,307 students
- Thibodaux High
Thibodaux High School
1,306 students
- South Lafourch
South Lafourche High School
990 students
- West Thibodaux
West Thibodaux Middle School
592 students
- Thibodaux Elem
Thibodaux Elementary School
575 students
- This school 392
C.M. Washington Elementary School
392 students
What this shows C.M. Washington Elementary School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How C.M. Washington Elementary School compares
C.M. Washington Elementary School is a growing 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 | 73.6% | ▲ 18% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 57% | - | - |
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.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,912
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 60.5%
White 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, C.M. Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafourche Parish reports $11,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C.M. Washington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lafourche High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Thibodaux Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C.M. Washington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Thibodaux
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about C.M. Washington Elementary School
How many students attend C.M. Washington Elementary School?
C.M. Washington Elementary School has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thibodaux, LA. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C.M. Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at C.M. Washington 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 C.M. Washington Elementary School?
73.6% of students at C.M. Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C.M. Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at C.M. Washington Elementary School is African American at 60.5% of enrollment, in Thibodaux, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C.M. Washington Elementary School?
C.M. Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 C.M. Washington Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Thibodaux?
By Resource Investment Index, C.M. Washington Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Thibodaux, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Thibodaux on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafourche Parish?
Besides C.M. Washington Elementary School, Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students), Thibodaux High School (1,306 students), and South Lafourche High School (990 students). See the Lafourche Parish district page for the complete list.