- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Raceland Upper Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 220090000718 · Raceland, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 17.8:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
Raceland Upper Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Raceland Upper 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 302
Raceland Upper Elementary School
302 students
What this shows Raceland Upper Elementary School reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raceland Upper Elementary School compares
Raceland Upper 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Lafourche Parish reports $11,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,306
- 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 elementary 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 (~302 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.