How do these schools compare?
| Metric | David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy | Ridge Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Duson, LA |
| School Type | vocational | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 1,362 | 592 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.4:1 | 19.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.5% | 54.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy | Ridge Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,877 | $13,877 |
| District | Lafayette Parish | Lafayette Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy | Ridge Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.2% | 40.4% |
| African American | 36.9% | 31.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.9% | 19.9% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 3.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy | Ridge Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 340.5:1 | 296:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 2.1% | 6.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 196 | 28 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.