- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Broussard, LA
Katharine Drexel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Katharine Drexel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220087000670
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Katharine Drexel Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Broussard · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Katharine Drexel Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Katharine Drexel Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Broussard, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087000670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Katharine Drexel Elementary School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 220087000670 · Broussard, LA Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 15.8:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Katharine Drexel Elementary School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Katharine Drexel 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 583
Katharine Drexel Elementary School
583 students
What this shows Katharine Drexel Elementary School reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Katharine Drexel Elementary School compares
Katharine Drexel 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 3% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 46.5%
White 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Katharine Drexel Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Katharine Drexel 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 Katharine Drexel 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 Broussard
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Katharine Drexel Elementary School
How many students attend Katharine Drexel Elementary School?
Katharine Drexel Elementary School has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Broussard, LA. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katharine Drexel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Katharine Drexel Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Katharine Drexel Elementary School?
64.1% of students at Katharine Drexel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Katharine Drexel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Katharine Drexel Elementary School is African American at 46.5% of enrollment, in Broussard, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katharine Drexel Elementary School?
Katharine Drexel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Katharine Drexel Elementary School rank among public schools in Broussard?
By Resource Investment Index, Katharine Drexel Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Broussard, 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 Lafayette Parish?
Besides Katharine Drexel 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.