Enrollment
232
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Opelousas, LA
Northeast Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220156001200
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Opelousas · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Opelousas, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeast Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northeast Elementary School
Northeast Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Opelousas, Louisiana, enrolling 232 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Northeast Elementary School is leaner than roughly 94% of Louisiana schools and 40% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 85.7% of students qualify for free meals, 37% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 232 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Opelousas's public schools, it stands alongside Park Vista Elementary School (533 students): Northeast Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.1:1 vs 13.3:1).
St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students) and Opelousas Senior High School (698 students) alongside Northeast Elementary 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 Northeast Elementary School compares
Northeast Elementary 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 40% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 37% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 6% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,050
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
White 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Northeast Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Landry Parish, which includes Northeast Elementary School.
$14,050
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 44.1%
Federal 27.3%
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 Northeast Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Opelousas Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Opelousas
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Park Vista Elementary School
Standard public school
533 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Standard public school
434 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Grolee Elementary School
Standard public school
404 students 15:1 students per teacher
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
Standard public school
289 students 13.8:1 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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northeast Elementary School
How many students attend Northeast Elementary School?
Northeast Elementary School has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in Opelousas, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 40% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 36% 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 Northeast Elementary School?
85.7% of students at Northeast Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Elementary School is African American at 93.1% of enrollment, in Opelousas, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Elementary School?
Northeast Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northeast Elementary School rank among schools in Opelousas?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Opelousas, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Opelousas on the city page.
Is Northeast Elementary School a good school?
Northeast Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. 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 St. Landry Parish?
Besides Northeast Elementary School, St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students), Opelousas Senior High School (698 students), and Leonville Elementary School (616 students). See the St. Landry Parish district page for the complete list.
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