Enrollment
302
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Raceland, LA
Raceland Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Raceland Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220090000718
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raceland Upper Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Raceland · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Raceland Upper Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raceland Upper Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Raceland, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090000718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.3%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raceland Upper Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Raceland Upper Elementary School
Raceland Upper Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Raceland, Louisiana, enrolling 302 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 302 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 282 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #266, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 604 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 110 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 302 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students) and Thibodaux High School (1,306 students) alongside Raceland Upper 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 Raceland Upper Elementary School compares
Raceland Upper 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
White 48.0%
African American 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Raceland Upper Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lafourche Parish, which includes Raceland Upper Elementary School.
$15,029
Per student
-8%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.7%
State 30.2%
Federal 28.1%
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 Raceland Upper 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raceland Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~302 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Raceland Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Raceland Upper Elementary School?
Raceland Upper Elementary School has 302 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Raceland, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raceland Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raceland Upper Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raceland Upper Elementary School?
70.3% of students at Raceland Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raceland Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Raceland Upper Elementary School is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Raceland, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raceland Upper Elementary School?
Raceland Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Raceland Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Raceland?
By Resource Investment Index, Raceland Upper Elementary School ranks #4 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. See all public schools in Raceland on the city page.
Is Raceland Upper Elementary School a good school?
Raceland Upper Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Lafourche Parish?
Besides Raceland Upper 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.
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