- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lafayette, LA
Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220087002467
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 90.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087002467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 220087002467 · Lafayette, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 11.2:1 · 90.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- This school 247
Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School
247 students
What this shows Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School compares
Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 33% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.9% | ▲ 45% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,386
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 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
White 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Lafayette
2 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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School
How many students attend Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School?
Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School has 247 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lafayette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 33% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 29% 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 Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School?
90.9% of students at Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School is African American at 90.7% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School?
Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Dr. Raphael a. Baranco Elementary School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.