- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Effie, LA
Lafargue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lafargue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220015000069
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafargue Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 581
- students enrolled
Lafargue Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Avoyelles Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220015000069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Lafargue Elementary School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 220015000069 · Effie, LA Other · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 20.8:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bunkie Magnet High School (669 students)
Lafargue Elementary School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lafargue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bunkie Magnet
Bunkie Magnet High School
669 students
- Marksville Hig
Marksville High School
640 students
- Marksville Ele
Marksville Elementary School
625 students
- Plaucheville E
Plaucheville Elementary School
582 students
- This school
Lafargue Elementary School
581 students
- Avoyelles High
Avoyelles High School
465 students
What this shows Lafargue Elementary School reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafargue Elementary School compares
Lafargue 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 13% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,790
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
14
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Lafargue Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Avoyelles Parish reports $13,790 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafargue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkie Magnet High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marksville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marksville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plaucheville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avoyelles High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafargue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafargue Elementary School
How many students attend Lafargue Elementary School?
Lafargue Elementary School has 581 students enrolled. It is a public school in Effie, LA. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafargue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafargue Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafargue Elementary School?
54.1% of students at Lafargue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafargue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lafargue Elementary School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Effie, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafargue Elementary School?
Lafargue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Avoyelles Parish?
Besides Lafargue Elementary School, Avoyelles Parish also operates Bunkie Magnet High School (669 students), Marksville High School (640 students), and Marksville Elementary School (625 students). See the Avoyelles Parish district page for the complete list.