- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · French Settlement, LA
French Settlement Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for French Settlement Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220102001707
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
French Settlement Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 530
- students enrolled
French Settlement Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102001707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
French Settlement Elementary School grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 525 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 220102001707 · French Settlement, LA Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 20.4:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Denham Springs High School (2,385 students)
French Settlement Elementary School grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 525 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
French Settlement Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denham Springs
Denham Springs High School
2,385 students
- Walker High Sc
Walker High School
2,006 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High School
1,392 students
- Denham Springs 811
Denham Springs Junior High School
811 students
- Denham Springs 735
Denham Springs Freshman High School
735 students
- This school 530
French Settlement Elementary School
530 students
What this shows French Settlement Elementary School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How French Settlement Elementary School compares
French Settlement Elementary School is a growing 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 19% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,047
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 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, French Settlement Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Livingston Parish reports $12,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How French Settlement Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to French Settlement Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in French Settlement
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about French Settlement Elementary School
How many students attend French Settlement Elementary School?
French Settlement Elementary School has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in French Settlement, LA. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at French Settlement Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at French Settlement Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at French Settlement Elementary School?
50.6% of students at French Settlement Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of French Settlement Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at French Settlement Elementary School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in French Settlement, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for French Settlement Elementary School?
French Settlement Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Livingston Parish?
Besides French Settlement Elementary School, Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students), Walker High School (2,006 students), and Live Oak High School (1,392 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.