- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Park Elementary School grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 220072000530 · New Iberia, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 27.5:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students)
Park Elementary School grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Iberia Sen
New Iberia Senior High School
1,315 students
- Westgate High
Westgate High School
863 students
- Loreauville El
Loreauville Elementary School
679 students
- Loreauville Hi
Loreauville High School
576 students
- Caneview Eleme 509
Caneview Elementary School
509 students
- This school 440
Park Elementary School
440 students
What this shows Park Elementary School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Elementary School compares
Park Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,572
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
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.
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
District finance for Iberia Parish reports $12,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), up 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.