- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ville Platte, LA
James Stephens Montessori School
Federal NCES profile for James Stephens Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220063001659
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Stephens Montessori School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Ville Platte · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
James Stephens Montessori School has class sizes larger than 72% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Stephens Montessori School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Ville Platte, LA.
School address
District: Evangeline Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220063001659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
James Stephens Montessori School grew from 442 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 220063001659 · Ville Platte, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 18.3:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Prairie High School (757 students)
James Stephens Montessori School grew from 442 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
James Stephens Montessori School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Prairie H
Pine Prairie High School
757 students
- Bayou Chicot E
Bayou Chicot Elementary School
661 students
- Mamou High Sch
Mamou High School
443 students
- Basile High Sc
Basile High School
432 students
- This school
James Stephens Montessori School
421 students
- Ville Platte H
Ville Platte High School
419 students
What this shows James Stephens Montessori School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Stephens Montessori School compares
James Stephens Montessori School is a growing 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▼ 3% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,255
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.7%
White 18.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, James Stephens Montessori School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evangeline Parish reports $15,255 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Stephens Montessori School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Prairie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayou Chicot Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mamou High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Basile High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ville Platte High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Stephens Montessori School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Ville Platte
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bayou Chicot Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 20:1 students per teacher
Ville Platte High School
Standard public school
419 students 12:1 students per teacher
Vidrine Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Ville Platte Elementary School
Standard public school
319 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Stephens Montessori School
How many students attend James Stephens Montessori School?
James Stephens Montessori School has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ville Platte, LA. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Stephens Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Stephens Montessori School is 18.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Stephens Montessori School?
60.6% of students at James Stephens Montessori School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Stephens Montessori School?
The largest demographic group at James Stephens Montessori School is African American at 76.7% of enrollment, in Ville Platte, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Stephens Montessori School?
James Stephens Montessori School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 James Stephens Montessori School rank among schools in Ville Platte?
By Resource Investment Index, James Stephens Montessori School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Ville Platte, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ville Platte on the city page.
What other schools are in Evangeline Parish?
Besides James Stephens Montessori School, Evangeline Parish also operates Pine Prairie High School (757 students), Bayou Chicot Elementary School (661 students), and Mamou High School (443 students). See the Evangeline Parish district page for the complete list.