How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Prairie Elementary School | S.J. Montgomery Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Lafayette, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 663 | 663 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 14.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.9% | 72.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Prairie Elementary School | S.J. Montgomery Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,386 | $12,386 |
| District | Lafayette Parish | Lafayette Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Prairie Elementary School | S.J. Montgomery Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.5% | 13.0% |
| African American | 38.6% | 57.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% | 23.7% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 3.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Prairie Elementary School | S.J. Montgomery Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 276:1 | 302:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.9% | 20.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 51 | 104 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.