- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Coteau, LA
Grand Coteau Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grand Coteau Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220156001184
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Coteau Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 269
- students enrolled
Grand Coteau Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Grand Coteau Elementary School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 220156001184 · Grand Coteau, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 14.9:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Grand Coteau Elementary School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Grand Coteau Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beau Chene Hig
Beau Chene High School
767 students
- Opelousas Seni
Opelousas Senior High School
698 students
- Leonville Elem
Leonville Elementary School
616 students
- Eunice High Sc
Eunice High School
606 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
575 students
- This school 269
Grand Coteau Elementary School
269 students
What this shows Grand Coteau Elementary School reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Coteau Elementary School compares
Grand Coteau 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 4% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.6%
White 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Grand Coteau Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for St. Landry Parish reports $14,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Coteau Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Opelousas Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Coteau Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Coteau Elementary School
How many students attend Grand Coteau Elementary School?
Grand Coteau Elementary School has 269 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Coteau, LA. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Coteau Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Coteau Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 5% 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 Grand Coteau Elementary School?
65.2% of students at Grand Coteau Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Coteau Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grand Coteau Elementary School is African American at 47.6% of enrollment, in Grand Coteau, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Coteau Elementary School?
Grand Coteau Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in St. Landry Parish?
Besides Grand Coteau Elementary School, St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students), Opelousas Senior High School (698 students), and Leonville Elementary School (616 students). See the St. Landry Parish district page for the complete list.