- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Charles, LA
Combre-Fondel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Combre-Fondel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220033000261
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Combre-Fondel Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Lake Charles · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Combre-Fondel Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Combre-Fondel Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Lake Charles, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Combre-Fondel Elementary School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 220033000261 · Lake Charles, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 17.8:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Combre-Fondel Elementary School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Combre-Fondel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school 426
Combre-Fondel Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Combre-Fondel Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Combre-Fondel Elementary School compares
Combre-Fondel 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 33% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 94.1%
White 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.4, Combre-Fondel Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Combre-Fondel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Combre-Fondel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Charles
3 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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Combre-Fondel Elementary School
How many students attend Combre-Fondel Elementary School?
Combre-Fondel Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Charles, LA. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Combre-Fondel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Combre-Fondel Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Combre-Fondel Elementary School?
83.0% of students at Combre-Fondel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Combre-Fondel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Combre-Fondel Elementary School is African American at 94.1% of enrollment, in Lake Charles, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Combre-Fondel Elementary School?
Combre-Fondel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Combre-Fondel Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lake Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Combre-Fondel Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Combre-Fondel Elementary School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.