- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sulphur, LA
Frasch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frasch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220033000232
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frasch Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Sulphur · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Frasch Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frasch Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Sulphur, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Frasch Elementary School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 220033000232 · Sulphur, LA Other · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 13.4:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Frasch Elementary School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Frasch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school 522
Frasch Elementary School
522 students
What this shows Frasch Elementary School reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frasch Elementary School compares
Frasch 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 32% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 37% | - | - |
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.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below 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
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Frasch Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frasch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frasch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Sulphur
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Maplewood Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
E. K. Key Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Cypress Cove Elementary School
Standard public school
399 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
W. T. Henning Elementary School
Standard public school
369 students 16:1 students per teacher
Vincent Settlement Elementary School
Standard public school
284 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Richard W. Vincent Elementary School
Standard public school
283 students 18.9:1 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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frasch Elementary School
How many students attend Frasch Elementary School?
Frasch Elementary School has 522 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sulphur, LA. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frasch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frasch 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 Frasch Elementary School?
42.7% of students at Frasch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frasch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frasch Elementary School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Sulphur, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frasch Elementary School?
Frasch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Frasch Elementary School rank among schools in Sulphur?
By Resource Investment Index, Frasch Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Sulphur, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sulphur on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Frasch Elementary School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.