- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rayne, LA
Martin Petitjean Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Martin Petitjean 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 220003001504
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Petitjean Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Rayne · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Petitjean Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Petitjean Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Rayne, LA.
School address
District: Acadia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003001504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Martin Petitjean Elementary School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 220003001504 · Rayne, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 17:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mire Elementary School (662 students)
Martin Petitjean Elementary School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Martin Petitjean Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mire Elementar
Mire Elementary School
662 students
- Rayne High Sch
Rayne High School
653 students
- Iota Elementar
Iota Elementary School
585 students
- Iota High Scho
Iota High School
566 students
- Church Point H
Church Point High School
504 students
- This school
Martin Petitjean Elementary School
306 students
What this shows Martin Petitjean Elementary School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Petitjean Elementary School compares
Martin Petitjean 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 28% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,428
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.8%
White 39.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Martin Petitjean Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Acadia Parish reports $12,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Petitjean Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mire Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iota Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Church Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Petitjean Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Rayne
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Petitjean Elementary School
How many students attend Martin Petitjean Elementary School?
Martin Petitjean Elementary School has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rayne, LA. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Petitjean Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Petitjean Elementary School is 17:1, which is 1% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Petitjean Elementary School?
80.1% of students at Martin Petitjean Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Petitjean Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Martin Petitjean Elementary School is African American at 45.8% of enrollment, in Rayne, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Petitjean Elementary School?
Martin Petitjean 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 Martin Petitjean Elementary School rank among public schools in Rayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Petitjean Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Rayne, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Acadia Parish?
Besides Martin Petitjean Elementary School, Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students), Rayne High School (653 students), and Iota Elementary School (585 students). See the Acadia Parish district page for the complete list.