- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Church Point, LA
Richard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220003000020
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Church Point · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Church Point, LA.
School address
District: Acadia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003000020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Richard Elementary School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 220003000020 · Church Point, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 17:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mire Elementary School (662 students)
Richard Elementary School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Richard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mire Elementar
Mire Elementary School
662 students
- Rayne High Sch
Rayne High School
653 students
- Iota Elementar
Iota Elementary School
585 students
- Iota High Scho
Iota High School
566 students
- Church Point H
Church Point High School
504 students
- This school
Richard Elementary School
458 students
What this shows Richard Elementary School reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Elementary School compares
Richard 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% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 31% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below 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
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,428
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
African American 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Richard Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Acadia Parish reports $12,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mire Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iota Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iota High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Church Point High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Church Point
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Elementary School
How many students attend Richard Elementary School?
Richard Elementary School has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Church Point, LA. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Elementary School is 17:1, which is 1% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard Elementary School?
43.0% of students at Richard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richard Elementary School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Church Point, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Elementary School?
Richard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Richard Elementary School rank among public schools in Church Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Church Point, 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 Acadia Parish?
Besides Richard Elementary School, Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students), Rayne High School (653 students), and Iota Elementary School (585 students). See the Acadia Parish district page for the complete list.