- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Golden Meadow, LA
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220090000708
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Golden Meadow · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Golden Meadow, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090000708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School shrank from 150 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 220090000708 · Golden Meadow, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 15.6:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School shrank from 150 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Lafour
Central Lafourche High School
1,307 students
- Thibodaux High
Thibodaux High School
1,306 students
- South Lafourch
South Lafourche High School
990 students
- West Thibodaux
West Thibodaux Middle School
592 students
- Thibodaux Elem
Thibodaux Elementary School
575 students
- This school 125
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School
125 students
What this shows Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School compares
Golden Meadow Upper 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 15% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,912
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.4%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafourche Parish reports $11,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lafourche High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Thibodaux Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School?
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School has 125 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Golden Meadow, LA. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% 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 Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School?
72.0% of students at Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Golden Meadow, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School?
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Golden Meadow?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Golden Meadow, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lafourche Parish?
Besides Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School, Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students), Thibodaux High School (1,306 students), and South Lafourche High School (990 students). See the Lafourche Parish district page for the complete list.