- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eunice, LA
Eunice Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eunice Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220156001180
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eunice Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Eunice · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eunice Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eunice Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Eunice, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Eunice Elementary School shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 220156001180 · Eunice, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 13.4:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Eunice Elementary School shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Eunice 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 188
Eunice Elementary School
188 students
What this shows Eunice Elementary School reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eunice Elementary School compares
Eunice 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 26% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.5%
White 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Eunice 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 Eunice 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eunice 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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eunice Elementary School
How many students attend Eunice Elementary School?
Eunice Elementary School has 188 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eunice, LA. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eunice Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eunice Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 20% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% 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 Eunice Elementary School?
79.0% of students at Eunice Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eunice Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eunice Elementary School is African American at 50.5% of enrollment, in Eunice, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eunice Elementary School?
Eunice Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Eunice Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Eunice?
By Resource Investment Index, Eunice Elementary School ranks #3 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 Eunice 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.