- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, LA
Lagrange Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lagrange Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220162001249
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lagrange Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lagrange Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lagrange Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Franklin, LA.
School address
District: St. Mary Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220162001249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Lagrange Elementary School shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 220162001249 · Franklin, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 18.4:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgan City High School (650 students)
Lagrange Elementary School shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lagrange 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 221
Lagrange Elementary School
221 students
What this shows Lagrange Elementary School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lagrange Elementary School compares
Lagrange 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 41% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$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
22
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.1%
White 13.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Lagrange 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 Lagrange Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hattie a. Watts Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berwick High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patterson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lagrange 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
Similar other schools in Franklin
2 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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lagrange Elementary School
How many students attend Lagrange Elementary School?
Lagrange Elementary School has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, LA. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lagrange Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lagrange Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lagrange Elementary School?
88.2% of students at Lagrange Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lagrange Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lagrange Elementary School is African American at 75.1% of enrollment, in Franklin, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lagrange Elementary School?
Lagrange Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
How does Lagrange Elementary School rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Lagrange Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Franklin, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Mary Parish?
Besides Lagrange 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.