- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Krotz Springs, LA
Krotz Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Krotz Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220156001189
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Krotz Springs Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 211
- students enrolled
Krotz Springs Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Krotz Springs Elementary School held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 220156001189 · Krotz Springs, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 14.1:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Krotz Springs Elementary School held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Krotz Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beau Chene Hig
Beau Chene High School
767 students
- Opelousas Seni
Opelousas Senior High School
698 students
- Leonville Elem
Leonville Elementary School
616 students
- Eunice High Sc
Eunice High School
606 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
575 students
- This school 211
Krotz Springs Elementary School
211 students
What this shows Krotz Springs Elementary School reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Krotz Springs Elementary School compares
Krotz Springs 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▼ 2% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,349
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
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Krotz Springs Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Landry Parish reports $14,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Krotz Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Opelousas Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Krotz Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Krotz Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Krotz Springs Elementary School?
Krotz Springs Elementary School has 211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Krotz Springs, LA. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Krotz Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Krotz Springs Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% 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 Krotz Springs Elementary School?
61.4% of students at Krotz Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Krotz Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Krotz Springs Elementary School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Krotz Springs, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Krotz Springs Elementary School?
Krotz Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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. Landry Parish?
Besides Krotz Springs Elementary School, St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students), Opelousas Senior High School (698 students), and Leonville Elementary School (616 students). See the St. Landry Parish district page for the complete list.