Enrollment
719
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Green T. Lindon Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Green T. Lindon Elementary School
Green T. Lindon Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Youngsville, Louisiana, enrolling 719 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 719 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lafayette Parish spends $11,837 per pupil, 28% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Youngsville's public schools, it stands alongside Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy (3,669 students): Green T. Lindon Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 39.5:1).
Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students) and Lafayette High School (1,720 students) alongside Green T. Lindon 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 Green T. Lindon Elementary School compares
Green T. Lindon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,837
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lafayette Parish, which includes Green T. Lindon Elementary School.
$11,837
Per student
-28%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 32.8%
Federal 15.7%
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 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
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~719 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Green T. Lindon Elementary School a good school?
Green T. Lindon Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 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.
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