Enrollment
188
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eunice Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eunice Elementary School
Eunice Elementary School is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Eunice, Louisiana, enrolling 188 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 188 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 145 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (38%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 57 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 188 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Eunice's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Elementary School (310 students): Eunice Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 16.3:1).
St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students) and Opelousas Senior High School (698 students) alongside Eunice 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 Eunice Elementary School compares
Eunice 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,050
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Landry Parish, which includes Eunice Elementary School.
$14,050
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 44.1%
Federal 27.3%
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 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
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~188 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Eunice Elementary School a good school?
Eunice Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 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.
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