- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Barre, LA
Port Barre Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Port Barre Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220156001209
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Barre Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Port Barre · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Barre Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Barre Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Port Barre, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Port Barre Elementary School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 220156001209 · Port Barre, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 17.1:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Port Barre Elementary School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Port Barre Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beau Chene Hig
Beau Chene High School
767 students
- Opelousas Seni
Opelousas Senior High School
698 students
- Leonville Elem
Leonville Elementary School
616 students
- Eunice High Sc
Eunice High School
606 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
575 students
- This school
Port Barre Elementary School
427 students
What this shows Port Barre Elementary School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Barre Elementary School compares
Port Barre 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 7% | 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
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% 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
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
African American 23.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Port Barre Elementary School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Landry Parish reports $14,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Barre Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Opelousas Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Barre Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 Port Barre Elementary School
How many students attend Port Barre Elementary School?
Port Barre Elementary School has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Barre, LA. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Barre Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Barre Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Port Barre Elementary School?
66.7% of students at Port Barre Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Barre Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Port Barre Elementary School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Port Barre, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Barre Elementary School?
Port Barre Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Port Barre Elementary School rank among public schools in Port Barre?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Barre Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Port Barre, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. Landry Parish?
Besides Port Barre Elementary School, St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students), Opelousas Senior High School (698 students), and Leonville Elementary School (616 students). See the St. Landry Parish district page for the complete list.