- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lafayette, LA
Evangeline Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Evangeline Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220087001598
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evangeline Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #11 of 16
- schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Evangeline Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evangeline Elementary School ranks #11 of 16 schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087001598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Evangeline Elementary School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 220087001598 · Lafayette, LA Other · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 15.9:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Evangeline Elementary School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 43.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Evangeline Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- This school 604
Evangeline Elementary School
604 students
What this shows Evangeline Elementary School reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evangeline Elementary School compares
Evangeline 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 27% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,386
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 80.8%
White 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Evangeline Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Evangeline Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evangeline Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Lafayette
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Standard public school
2,177 students 33:1 students per teacher
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational / career-technical school
1,362 students 21:1 students per teacher
Milton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,261 students 20:1 students per teacher
Woodvale Elementary School
Standard public school
793 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Elementary School
Standard public school
749 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 17.4:1 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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Evangeline Elementary School
How many students attend Evangeline Elementary School?
Evangeline Elementary School has 604 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lafayette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evangeline Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evangeline Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% 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 Evangeline Elementary School?
79.4% of students at Evangeline Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evangeline Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Evangeline Elementary School is African American at 80.8% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evangeline Elementary School?
Evangeline Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Evangeline Elementary School rank among schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Evangeline Elementary School ranks #11 of 16 schools in Lafayette, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Evangeline Elementary School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.