Enrollment
427
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Iberia, LA
Pesson Addition Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pesson Addition Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220072000532
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pesson Addition Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools.
- #6 of 12
- schools in New Iberia · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pesson Addition Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pesson Addition Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 schools in New Iberia, LA.
School address
District: Iberia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220072000532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pesson Addition Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pesson Addition Elementary School
Pesson Addition Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Iberia, Louisiana, enrolling 427 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.1% of students qualify for free meals, 35% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 427 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 294 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #31, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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): Pesson Addition Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 18.9:1).
Iberia Parish also operates New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students) and Westgate High School (863 students) alongside Pesson Addition 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 Pesson Addition Elementary School compares
Pesson Addition 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 35% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.1%
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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
41
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 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 82.2%
White 8.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Pesson Addition 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 Pesson Addition 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 Pesson Addition Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westgate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loreauville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loreauville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caneview Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pesson Addition 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
Park Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 27.5:1 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 (~427 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pesson Addition Elementary School
How many students attend Pesson Addition Elementary School?
Pesson Addition Elementary School has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Iberia, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pesson Addition Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pesson Addition Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pesson Addition Elementary School?
84.1% of students at Pesson Addition Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pesson Addition Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pesson Addition Elementary School is African American at 82.2% of enrollment, in New Iberia, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pesson Addition Elementary School?
Pesson Addition Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Pesson Addition Elementary School rank among schools in New Iberia?
By Resource Investment Index, Pesson Addition Elementary School ranks #6 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 Pesson Addition Elementary School a good school?
Pesson Addition Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Pesson Addition 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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