- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lockport, LA
Lockport Lower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lockport Lower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220090000713
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lockport Lower Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lockport · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lockport Lower Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lockport Lower Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lockport, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090000713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lockport Lower Elementary School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 220090000713 · Lockport, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 17.9:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
Lockport Lower Elementary School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lockport Lower Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Lafour
Central Lafourche High School
1,307 students
- Thibodaux High
Thibodaux High School
1,306 students
- South Lafourch
South Lafourche High School
990 students
- West Thibodaux
West Thibodaux Middle School
592 students
- Thibodaux Elem
Thibodaux Elementary School
575 students
- This school 429
Lockport Lower Elementary School
429 students
What this shows Lockport Lower Elementary School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lockport Lower Elementary School compares
Lockport Lower 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 22% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,912
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Lockport Lower Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Lafourche Parish reports $11,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lockport Lower Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lafourche High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Thibodaux Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lockport Lower Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lockport Lower Elementary School
How many students attend Lockport Lower Elementary School?
Lockport Lower Elementary School has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lockport, LA. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockport Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lockport Lower Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lockport Lower Elementary School?
48.9% of students at Lockport Lower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lockport Lower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lockport Lower Elementary School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Lockport, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lockport Lower Elementary School?
Lockport Lower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Lockport Lower Elementary School rank among public schools in Lockport?
By Resource Investment Index, Lockport Lower Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lockport, 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 Lafourche Parish?
Besides Lockport Lower Elementary School, Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students), Thibodaux High School (1,306 students), and South Lafourche High School (990 students). See the Lafourche Parish district page for the complete list.