- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lafayette, LA
J.W. Faulk Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J.W. Faulk Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220087000672
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.W. Faulk Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #12 of 16
- schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J.W. Faulk Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.W. Faulk Elementary School ranks #12 of 16 schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087000672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
J.W. Faulk Elementary School shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 220087000672 · Lafayette, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 13.3:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
J.W. Faulk Elementary School shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
J.W. Faulk Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- This school 424
J.W. Faulk Elementary School
424 students
What this shows J.W. Faulk Elementary School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.W. Faulk Elementary School compares
J.W. Faulk Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 47% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,386
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
White 3.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, J.W. Faulk Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J.W. Faulk Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.W. Faulk Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Lafayette
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Standard public school
2,177 students 33:1 students per teacher
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational / career-technical school
1,362 students 21:1 students per teacher
Milton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,261 students 20:1 students per teacher
Woodvale Elementary School
Standard public school
793 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Elementary School
Standard public school
749 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 17.4:1 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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about J.W. Faulk Elementary School
How many students attend J.W. Faulk Elementary School?
J.W. Faulk Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lafayette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.W. Faulk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.W. Faulk Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% 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.W. Faulk Elementary School?
91.8% of students at J.W. Faulk Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.W. Faulk Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J.W. Faulk Elementary School is African American at 90.6% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.W. Faulk Elementary School?
J.W. Faulk Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 J.W. Faulk Elementary School rank among schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, J.W. Faulk Elementary School ranks #12 of 16 schools in Lafayette, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides J.W. Faulk Elementary School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.