- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawtell, LA
Lawtell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lawtell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220156001190
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawtell Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 567
- students enrolled
Lawtell Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lawtell Elementary School held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 220156001190 · Lawtell, LA Other · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 19.6:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Lawtell Elementary School held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lawtell 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
Lawtell Elementary School
567 students
What this shows Lawtell Elementary School reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawtell Elementary School compares
Lawtell 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
39
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 63.7%
White 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Lawtell Elementary School is more 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 Lawtell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Opelousas Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawtell 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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawtell Elementary School
How many students attend Lawtell Elementary School?
Lawtell Elementary School has 567 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawtell, LA. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawtell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawtell Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawtell Elementary School?
73.4% of students at Lawtell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawtell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lawtell Elementary School is African American at 63.7% of enrollment, in Lawtell, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawtell Elementary School?
Lawtell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Lawtell 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.