- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Iberia, LA
Jefferson Island Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Island Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220072002085
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Island Road Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in New Iberia · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Island Road Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Island Road Elementary ranks #5 of 12 schools in New Iberia, LA.
School address
District: Iberia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220072002085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Jefferson Island Road Elementary held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 220072002085 · New Iberia, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 20.3:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students)
Jefferson Island Road Elementary held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Island Road Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Iberia Sen
New Iberia Senior High School
1,315 students
- Westgate High
Westgate High School
863 students
- Loreauville El
Loreauville Elementary School
679 students
- Loreauville Hi
Loreauville High School
576 students
- Caneview Eleme 509
Caneview Elementary School
509 students
- This school 486
Jefferson Island Road Elementary
486 students
What this shows Jefferson Island Road Elementary reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Island Road Elementary compares
Jefferson Island Road Elementary 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 19% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,572
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
African American 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 12.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Jefferson Island Road Elementary is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iberia Parish reports $12,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Island Road Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westgate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loreauville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loreauville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caneview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Island Road Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in New Iberia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Caneview Elementary School
Standard public school
509 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Daspit Road Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 21:1 students per teacher
North Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
488 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Pesson Addition Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 17:1 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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Island Road Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Island Road Elementary?
Jefferson Island Road Elementary has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Iberia, LA. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Island Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Island Road Elementary is 20.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Island Road Elementary?
74.3% of students at Jefferson Island Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Island Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Island Road Elementary is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in New Iberia, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Island Road Elementary?
Jefferson Island Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Island Road Elementary rank among schools in New Iberia?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Island Road Elementary ranks #5 of 12 schools in New Iberia, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Iberia on the city page.
What other schools are in Iberia Parish?
Besides Jefferson Island Road Elementary, Iberia Parish also operates New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students), Westgate High School (863 students), and Loreauville Elementary School (679 students). See the Iberia Parish district page for the complete list.