- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amelia, LA
J.S. Aucoin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J.S. Aucoin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220162001232
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.S. Aucoin Elementary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools.
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 237
- students enrolled
J.S. Aucoin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Mary Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220162001232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
J.S. Aucoin Elementary School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 220162001232 · Amelia, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 13.9:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgan City High School (650 students)
J.S. Aucoin Elementary School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
J.S. Aucoin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morgan City Hi
Morgan City High School
650 students
- Hattie a. Watt
Hattie a. Watts Elementary School
601 students
- Berwick High S
Berwick High School
469 students
- Patterson High
Patterson High School
439 students
- Centerville Hi
Centerville High School
429 students
- This school 237
J.S. Aucoin Elementary School
237 students
What this shows J.S. Aucoin Elementary School reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.S. Aucoin Elementary School compares
J.S. Aucoin 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,177
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.6%
White 10.5%
African American 8.4%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, J.S. Aucoin Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Mary Parish reports $14,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J.S. Aucoin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hattie a. Watts Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berwick High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patterson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.S. Aucoin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about J.S. Aucoin Elementary School
How many students attend J.S. Aucoin Elementary School?
J.S. Aucoin Elementary School has 237 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amelia, LA. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.S. Aucoin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.S. Aucoin Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J.S. Aucoin Elementary School?
55.1% of students at J.S. Aucoin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.S. Aucoin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J.S. Aucoin Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment, in Amelia, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.S. Aucoin Elementary School?
J.S. Aucoin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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).
What other schools are in St. Mary Parish?
Besides J.S. Aucoin Elementary School, St. Mary Parish also operates Morgan City High School (650 students), Hattie a. Watts Elementary School (601 students), and Berwick High School (469 students). See the St. Mary Parish district page for the complete list.