- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Erath, LA
Dozier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dozier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220180001387
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dozier Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Erath · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dozier Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dozier Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Erath, LA.
School address
District: Vermilion Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220180001387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Dozier Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 220180001387 · Erath, LA Other · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 17.9:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North Vermilion High School (790 students)
Dozier Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Dozier Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Vermilio
North Vermilion High School
790 students
- Leblanc Elemen
Leblanc Elementary School
624 students
- Cecil Picard E
Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice
592 students
- Abbeville High
Abbeville High School
569 students
- Erath High Sch
Erath High School
557 students
- This school
Dozier Elementary School
556 students
What this shows Dozier Elementary School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dozier Elementary School compares
Dozier Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 13% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,778
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 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Dozier Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vermilion Parish reports $13,778 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dozier Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vermilion High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leblanc Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abbeville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erath High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dozier Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dozier Elementary School
How many students attend Dozier Elementary School?
Dozier Elementary School has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Erath, LA. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dozier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dozier Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dozier Elementary School?
54.3% of students at Dozier Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dozier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dozier Elementary School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Erath, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dozier Elementary School?
Dozier 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 Dozier Elementary School rank among public schools in Erath?
By Resource Investment Index, Dozier Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Erath, 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 Vermilion Parish?
Besides Dozier Elementary School, Vermilion Parish also operates North Vermilion High School (790 students), Leblanc Elementary School (624 students), and Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice (592 students). See the Vermilion Parish district page for the complete list.