- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Iota, LA
Iota Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Iota Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220003000013
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iota Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Iota · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Iota Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iota Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Iota, LA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Iota Elementary School held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 220003000013 · Iota, LA Other · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 19.5:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mire Elementary School (662 students)
Iota Elementary School held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Iota Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mire Elementar
Mire Elementary School
662 students
- Rayne High Sch
Rayne High School
653 students
- This school
Iota Elementary School
585 students
- Iota High Scho
Iota High School
566 students
- Church Point H
Church Point High School
504 students
- Crowley High S
Crowley High School
495 students
What this shows Iota Elementary School reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iota Elementary School compares
Iota 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 16% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,428
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 585 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Iota Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Acadia Parish reports $12,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iota Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mire Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayne High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iota High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Church Point High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crowley High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iota Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iota Elementary School
How many students attend Iota Elementary School?
Iota Elementary School has 585 students enrolled. It is a public school in Iota, LA. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iota Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iota Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iota Elementary School?
52.6% of students at Iota Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iota Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Iota Elementary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Iota, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iota Elementary School?
Iota Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Iota Elementary School rank among public schools in Iota?
By Resource Investment Index, Iota Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Iota, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Acadia Parish?
Besides Iota Elementary School, Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students), Rayne High School (653 students), and Iota High School (566 students). See the Acadia Parish district page for the complete list.