- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lockport, LA
Lockport Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lockport Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220090000714
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lockport Upper Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lockport · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lockport Upper Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lockport Upper Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lockport, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090000714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Lockport Upper Elementary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 220090000714 · Lockport, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 20.8:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
Lockport Upper Elementary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lockport Upper 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 374
Lockport Upper Elementary School
374 students
What this shows Lockport Upper Elementary School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lockport Upper Elementary School compares
Lockport Upper 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 | 47.2% | ▼ 24% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 60% | - | - |
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.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
6.7%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Lockport Upper Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafourche Parish reports $11,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lockport Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lafourche High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Thibodaux Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lockport Upper 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 elementary 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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lockport Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Lockport Upper Elementary School?
Lockport Upper Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lockport, LA. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockport Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lockport Upper 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 Lockport Upper Elementary School?
47.2% of students at Lockport Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lockport Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lockport Upper Elementary School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Lockport, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lockport Upper Elementary School?
Lockport Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Lockport?
By Resource Investment Index, Lockport Upper Elementary School ranks #3 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 Upper 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.