- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Youngsville, LA
Green T. Lindon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Green T. Lindon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220087000680
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green T. Lindon Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Youngsville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Green T. Lindon Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green T. Lindon Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Youngsville, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087000680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-190 students YoY
Green T. Lindon Elementary School shrank from 880 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (-21.6%).
Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-190 students YoY 220087000680 · Youngsville, LA Other · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 17.5:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Green T. Lindon Elementary School shrank from 880 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (-21.6%). Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Green T. Lindon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- This school 719
Green T. Lindon Elementary School
719 students
What this shows Green T. Lindon Elementary School reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Green T. Lindon Elementary School compares
Green T. Lindon 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 27% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,386
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
African American 29.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Green T. Lindon Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Green T. Lindon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green T. Lindon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Youngsville
2 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 (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about Green T. Lindon Elementary School
How many students attend Green T. Lindon Elementary School?
Green T. Lindon Elementary School has 719 students enrolled. It is a public school in Youngsville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 880 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), down 190.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green T. Lindon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green T. Lindon Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Green T. Lindon Elementary School?
45.8% of students at Green T. Lindon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green T. Lindon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Green T. Lindon Elementary School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Youngsville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green T. Lindon Elementary School?
Green T. Lindon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Green T. Lindon Elementary School rank among schools in Youngsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Green T. Lindon Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Youngsville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Youngsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Green T. Lindon Elementary School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.