- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eunice, LA
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220156001178
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Eunice · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Eunice, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
East Elementary School grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 220156001178 · Eunice, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 16.3:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
East Elementary School grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beau Chene Hig
Beau Chene High School
767 students
- Opelousas Seni
Opelousas Senior High School
698 students
- Leonville Elem
Leonville Elementary School
616 students
- Eunice High Sc
Eunice High School
606 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
575 students
- This school
East Elementary School
310 students
What this shows East Elementary School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary School compares
East Elementary 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 16% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.4%
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, East Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Landry Parish reports $14,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Opelousas Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Eunice
3 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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eunice, LA. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% higher 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 East Elementary School?
72.3% of students at East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary School is African American at 48.4% of enrollment, in Eunice, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Eunice?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Eunice, 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 Eunice on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Landry Parish?
Besides East Elementary School, St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students), Opelousas Senior High School (698 students), and Leonville Elementary School (616 students). See the St. Landry Parish district page for the complete list.