- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dequincy, LA
Dequincy Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Dequincy Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220033000225
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dequincy Primary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Dequincy · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dequincy Primary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dequincy Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Dequincy, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Dequincy Primary School grew from 260 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 220033000225 · Dequincy, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 14.9:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Dequincy Primary School grew from 260 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Dequincy Primary 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 239
Dequincy Primary School
239 students
What this shows Dequincy Primary School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dequincy Primary School compares
Dequincy Primary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 4% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
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 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Dequincy Primary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dequincy Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dequincy Primary 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
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dequincy Primary School
How many students attend Dequincy Primary School?
Dequincy Primary School has 239 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dequincy, LA. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dequincy Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dequincy Primary School is 14.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dequincy Primary School?
65.0% of students at Dequincy Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dequincy Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Dequincy Primary School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Dequincy, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dequincy Primary School?
Dequincy Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Dequincy Primary School rank among public schools in Dequincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Dequincy Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Dequincy, 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 Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Dequincy Primary 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.