- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Martinville, LA
Parks Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Parks Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220159001225
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parks Primary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in St. Martinville · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Parks Primary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parks Primary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in St. Martinville, LA.
School address
District: St. Martin Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220159001225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Parks Primary School grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 220159001225 · St. Martinville, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 19.6:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Cecilia High School (768 students)
Parks Primary School grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Parks Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cecilia High S
Cecilia High School
768 students
- Breaux Bridge
Breaux Bridge High School
690 students
- Cecilia Primar
Cecilia Primary School
656 students
- Cecilia Junior
Cecilia Junior High School
576 students
- Teche Elementa
Teche Elementary School
547 students
- This school
Parks Primary School
373 students
What this shows Parks Primary School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parks Primary School compares
Parks Primary 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▼ 3% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,528
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.8%
White 38.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Parks Primary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Martin Parish reports $13,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parks Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Breaux Bridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Teche Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parks Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in St. Martinville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parks Primary School
How many students attend Parks Primary School?
Parks Primary School has 373 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Martinville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parks Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parks Primary School is 19.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parks Primary School?
60.4% of students at Parks Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parks Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Parks Primary School is African American at 52.8% of enrollment, in St. Martinville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parks Primary School?
Parks Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Parks Primary School rank among public schools in St. Martinville?
By Resource Investment Index, Parks Primary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in St. Martinville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in St. Martinville on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Martin Parish?
Besides Parks Primary School, St. Martin Parish also operates Cecilia High School (768 students), Breaux Bridge High School (690 students), and Cecilia Primary School (656 students). See the St. Martin Parish district page for the complete list.