- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Pesson Addition Elementary School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 220072000532 · New Iberia, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 20.3:1 · 84.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students)
Pesson Addition Elementary School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Pesson Addition 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 427
Pesson Addition Elementary School
427 students
What this shows Pesson Addition Elementary School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pesson Addition Elementary School compares
Pesson Addition Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,572
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
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.
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
District finance for Iberia Parish reports $12,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~427 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.