Enrollment
687
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Natchitoches, LA
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
Federal NCES profile for L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220114001617
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Natchitoches · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Natchitoches, LA.
School address
District: Natchitoches Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220114001617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Natchitoches, Louisiana, enrolling 687 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 687 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 209 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #165, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 687 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Natchitoches's public schools, it stands alongside Natchitoches Magnet School (420 students): L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 14.5:1).
Natchitoches Parish also operates Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students) and Provencal Elementary & Junior High School (444 students) alongside L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School compares
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 31% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$15,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 687 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 82.7%
White 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Natchitoches Parish, which includes L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School.
$15,353
Per student
-6%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 36.4%
Federal 20.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Provencal Elementary & Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Natchitoches Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| M.R. Weaver Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Natchitoches
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Natchitoches Magnet School
Standard public school
420 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School
Standard public school
290 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center
Alternative education program
37 students 4.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~687 students)
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Frequently asked questions about L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
How many students attend L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School?
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School has 687 students enrolled. It is a public school in Natchitoches, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School?
81.8% of students at L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School?
The largest demographic group at L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is African American at 82.7% of enrollment, in Natchitoches, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School?
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School rank among schools in Natchitoches?
By Resource Investment Index, L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Natchitoches, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Natchitoches on the city page.
Is L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School a good school?
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Natchitoches Parish?
Besides L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School, Natchitoches Parish also operates Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students), Provencal Elementary & Junior High School (444 students), and Natchitoches Magnet School (420 students). See the Natchitoches Parish district page for the complete list.
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