Enrollment
125
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Golden Meadow, Louisiana, enrolling 125 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Louisiana schools, with 125 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 45 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 32 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 125 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students) and Thibodaux High School (1,306 students) alongside Golden Meadow Upper 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 Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School compares
Golden Meadow Upper 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,029
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lafourche Parish, which includes Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School.
$15,029
Per student
-8%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.7%
State 30.2%
Federal 28.1%
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 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
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~125 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Golden Meadow on the city page.
Is Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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