Enrollment
376
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abbeville, LA
Eaton Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eaton Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220180001389
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eaton Park Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Louisiana schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Abbeville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 90.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eaton Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eaton Park Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Abbeville, LA.
School address
District: Vermilion Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220180001389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eaton Park Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eaton Park Elementary School
Eaton Park Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Abbeville, Louisiana, enrolling 376 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Eaton Park Elementary School is leaner than roughly 94% of Louisiana schools and 38% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 90.2% of students qualify for free meals, 44% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 376 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 198 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #127.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and White (19%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 376 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 84 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 376 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Abbeville's public schools, it stands alongside Leblanc Elementary School (624 students): Eaton Park Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 16.4:1).
Vermilion Parish also operates North Vermilion High School (790 students) and Leblanc Elementary School (624 students) alongside Eaton Park Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eaton Park Elementary School compares
Eaton Park Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 38% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.2% | ▲ 44% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 6% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$13,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 68.1%
White 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Eaton Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vermilion Parish, which includes Eaton Park Elementary School.
$13,778
Per student
-16%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 45.1%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eaton Park 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abbeville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erath High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eaton Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Abbeville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Leblanc Elementary School
Standard public school
624 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Meaux Elementary School
Standard public school
281 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School
Standard public school
243 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Seventh Ward Elementary School
Standard public school
163 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Williams Scholar Academy
Standard public school
12 students 3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eaton Park Elementary School
How many students attend Eaton Park Elementary School?
Eaton Park Elementary School has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abbeville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eaton Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eaton Park Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 38% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 34% 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 Eaton Park Elementary School?
90.2% of students at Eaton Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eaton Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eaton Park Elementary School is African American at 68.1% of enrollment, in Abbeville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eaton Park Elementary School?
Eaton Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eaton Park Elementary School rank among schools in Abbeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Eaton Park Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Abbeville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Abbeville on the city page.
Is Eaton Park Elementary School a good school?
Eaton Park Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Vermilion Parish?
Besides Eaton Park 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.
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