Enrollment
513
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plaquemine, LA
Iberville Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Iberville Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220021902395Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iberville Charter Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Plaquemine · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Iberville Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iberville Charter Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Plaquemine, LA.
School address
District: Iberville Charter Academy · Louisiana
NCES ID 220021902395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iberville Charter Academy compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iberville Charter Academy
Iberville Charter Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Plaquemine, Louisiana, enrolling 513 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.4:1 is larger than about 96% of Louisiana schools and 45% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 513 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 345 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #320, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and White (36%) (diversity index 57/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Iberville Charter Academy spends $12,976 per pupil, 21% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Iberville Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so Iberville Charter Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Iberville Charter Academy compares
Iberville Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 45% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 23% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 96% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,976
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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
African American 54.4%
White 35.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Iberville Charter Academy is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iberville Charter Academy, which includes Iberville Charter Academy.
$12,976
Per student
-21%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.4%
State 28.6%
Federal 8.0%
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.
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 (~513 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Iberville Charter Academy
How many students attend Iberville Charter Academy?
Iberville Charter Academy has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plaquemine, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iberville Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Iberville Charter Academy is 24.4:1, which is 45% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iberville Charter Academy?
48.2% of students at Iberville Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iberville Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Iberville Charter Academy is African American at 54.4% of enrollment, in Plaquemine, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iberville Charter Academy?
Iberville Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Iberville Charter Academy rank among public schools in Plaquemine?
By Resource Investment Index, Iberville Charter Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Plaquemine, 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 Plaquemine on the city page.
Is Iberville Charter Academy a good school?
Iberville Charter Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. 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 Iberville Charter Academy?
None; Iberville Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and Iberville Charter Academy is its only campus.
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