- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lafayette, LA
Myrtle Place Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Myrtle Place Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220087000685
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Myrtle Place Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 16
- schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Myrtle Place Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Place Elementary School ranks #2 of 16 schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087000685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Myrtle Place Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 220087000685 · Lafayette, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 14.2:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Myrtle Place Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Myrtle Place 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 384
Myrtle Place Elementary School
384 students
What this shows Myrtle Place Elementary School reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Myrtle Place Elementary School compares
Myrtle Place 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 42% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
African American 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Myrtle Place Elementary School is less 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 Myrtle Place 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 Myrtle Place 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 Lafayette
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Standard public school
2,177 students 33:1 students per teacher
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational / career-technical school
1,362 students 21:1 students per teacher
Milton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,261 students 20:1 students per teacher
Woodvale Elementary School
Standard public school
793 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Elementary School
Standard public school
749 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Myrtle Place Elementary School
How many students attend Myrtle Place Elementary School?
Myrtle Place Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lafayette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Place Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Place Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% 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 Myrtle Place Elementary School?
36.3% of students at Myrtle Place Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Myrtle Place Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Myrtle Place Elementary School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Myrtle Place Elementary School?
Myrtle Place Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Myrtle Place Elementary School rank among schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Place Elementary School ranks #2 of 16 schools in Lafayette, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Myrtle Place 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.