- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crowley, LA
North Crowley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Crowley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220003000009
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Crowley Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Crowley · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Crowley Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Crowley Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Crowley, LA.
School address
District: Acadia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003000009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
North Crowley Elementary School shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 220003000009 · Crowley, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 16.9:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mire Elementary School (662 students)
North Crowley Elementary School shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
North Crowley 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 254
North Crowley Elementary School
254 students
What this shows North Crowley Elementary School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Crowley Elementary School compares
North Crowley 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 35% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.3%
White 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, North Crowley Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Acadia Parish reports $12,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Crowley 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 North Crowley 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 Crowley
2 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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Crowley Elementary School
How many students attend North Crowley Elementary School?
North Crowley Elementary School has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crowley, LA. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Crowley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Crowley Elementary School is 16.9:1, 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 North Crowley Elementary School?
84.2% of students at North Crowley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Crowley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Crowley Elementary School is African American at 43.3% of enrollment, in Crowley, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Crowley Elementary School?
North Crowley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 North Crowley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Crowley?
By Resource Investment Index, North Crowley Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Crowley, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Crowley on the city page.
What other schools are in Acadia Parish?
Besides North Crowley 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.