Enrollment
440
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Iberia, LA
Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220072000530
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools.
- #11 of 12
- schools in New Iberia · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 schools in New Iberia, LA.
School address
District: Iberia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220072000530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Elementary School
Park Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Iberia, Louisiana, enrolling 440 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Louisiana schools and 64% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 88.0% of students qualify for free meals, 41% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 230 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #96.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Iberia Parish spends $12,027 per pupil, 27% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Iberia's public schools, it stands alongside Caneview Elementary School (509 students): Park Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.5:1 vs 18.9:1).
Iberia Parish also operates New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students) and Westgate High School (863 students) alongside Park 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 Park Elementary School compares
Park 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 | 27.5:1 | ▲ 64% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 41% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 97% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,027
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 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 83.9%
White 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Park 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 Iberia Parish, which includes Park Elementary School.
$12,027
Per student
-27%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 46.6%
Federal 18.3%
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 Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westgate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loreauville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loreauville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caneview Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in New Iberia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Caneview Elementary School
Standard public school
509 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Daspit Road Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 21:1 students per teacher
North Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
488 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Island Road Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Pesson Addition Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 17:1 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 (~440 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Park Elementary School
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Iberia, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School is 27.5:1, which is 64% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Elementary School?
88.0% of students at Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Park Elementary School is African American at 83.9% of enrollment, in New Iberia, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Park Elementary School rank among schools in New Iberia?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 schools in New Iberia, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Iberia on the city page.
Is Park Elementary School a good school?
Park Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of 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 Iberia Parish?
Besides Park Elementary School, Iberia Parish also operates New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students), Westgate High School (863 students), and Loreauville Elementary School (679 students). See the Iberia Parish district page for the complete list.
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