- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Eaton Park Elementary School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.3 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 220180001389 · Abbeville, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 10.4:1 · 90.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Vermilion High School (790 students)
Eaton Park Elementary School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.3 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Eaton Park 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
Eaton Park Elementary School
376 students
What this shows Eaton Park Elementary School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eaton Park Elementary School compares
Eaton Park 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 | 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 methodology
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 $16,812
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 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.
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
District finance for Vermilion Parish reports $13,778 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~376 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.