- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Broussard, LA
Martial Billeaud Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Martial Billeaud Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220087002473
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martial Billeaud Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Broussard · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Martial Billeaud Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martial Billeaud Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Broussard, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087002473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-226 students YoY
Martial Billeaud Elementary School shrank from 822 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (-27.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.1 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-226 students YoY 220087002473 · Broussard, LA Other · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 12.7:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Martial Billeaud Elementary School shrank from 822 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (-27.5%). Teacher FTE lost 45.1 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Martial Billeaud Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- This school 572
Martial Billeaud Elementary School
572 students
What this shows Martial Billeaud Elementary School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martial Billeaud Elementary School compares
Martial Billeaud 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 39% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,386
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
African American 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Martial Billeaud Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martial Billeaud Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martial Billeaud Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Broussard
1 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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martial Billeaud Elementary School
How many students attend Martial Billeaud Elementary School?
Martial Billeaud Elementary School has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Broussard, LA. CCD year-over-year: 822 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), down 226.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martial Billeaud Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martial Billeaud Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 19% 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 Martial Billeaud Elementary School?
38.1% of students at Martial Billeaud Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martial Billeaud Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Martial Billeaud Elementary School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Broussard, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martial Billeaud Elementary School?
Martial Billeaud Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Martial Billeaud Elementary School rank among public schools in Broussard?
By Resource Investment Index, Martial Billeaud Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Broussard, 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 Lafayette Parish?
Besides Martial Billeaud Elementary School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.