- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Raceland, LA
Raceland Lower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Raceland Lower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220090000717
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raceland Lower Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Raceland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Raceland Lower Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raceland Lower Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Raceland, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090000717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Raceland Lower Elementary School shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 220090000717 · Raceland, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 14.3:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
Raceland Lower Elementary School shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Raceland Lower Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Lafour
Central Lafourche High School
1,307 students
- Thibodaux High
Thibodaux High School
1,306 students
- South Lafourch
South Lafourche High School
990 students
- West Thibodaux
West Thibodaux Middle School
592 students
- Thibodaux Elem
Thibodaux Elementary School
575 students
- This school 330
Raceland Lower Elementary School
330 students
What this shows Raceland Lower Elementary School reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raceland Lower Elementary School compares
Raceland Lower Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 8% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 29% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,912
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
African American 39.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Raceland Lower Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Lafourche Parish reports $11,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raceland Lower Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lafourche High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Thibodaux Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raceland Lower Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~330 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raceland Lower Elementary School
How many students attend Raceland Lower Elementary School?
Raceland Lower Elementary School has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in Raceland, LA. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raceland Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raceland Lower Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raceland Lower Elementary School?
67.2% of students at Raceland Lower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raceland Lower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Raceland Lower Elementary School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Raceland, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raceland Lower Elementary School?
Raceland Lower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Raceland Lower Elementary School rank among public schools in Raceland?
By Resource Investment Index, Raceland Lower Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Raceland, 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 Lafourche Parish?
Besides Raceland Lower Elementary School, Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students), Thibodaux High School (1,306 students), and South Lafourche High School (990 students). See the Lafourche Parish district page for the complete list.