- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sulphur, LA
Richard W. Vincent Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richard W. Vincent Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220033000268
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard W. Vincent Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Sulphur · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard W. Vincent Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard W. Vincent Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Sulphur, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Richard W. Vincent Elementary School shrank from 292 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-16.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 220033000268 · Sulphur, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 18.9:1 · 73.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Richard W. Vincent Elementary School shrank from 292 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-16.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Richard W. Vincent Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school 283
Richard W. Vincent Elementary School
283 students
What this shows Richard W. Vincent Elementary School reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard W. Vincent Elementary School compares
Richard W. Vincent 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 18% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
African American 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Richard W. Vincent Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard W. Vincent Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard W. Vincent Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Sulphur
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Maplewood Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
E. K. Key Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Frasch Elementary School
Standard public school
522 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Cypress Cove Elementary School
Standard public school
399 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
W. T. Henning Elementary School
Standard public school
369 students 16:1 students per teacher
Vincent Settlement Elementary School
Standard public school
284 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard W. Vincent Elementary School
How many students attend Richard W. Vincent Elementary School?
Richard W. Vincent Elementary School has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sulphur, LA. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard W. Vincent Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard W. Vincent Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard W. Vincent Elementary School?
73.6% of students at Richard W. Vincent Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard W. Vincent Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richard W. Vincent Elementary School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Sulphur, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard W. Vincent Elementary School?
Richard W. Vincent Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 W. Vincent Elementary School rank among schools in Sulphur?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard W. Vincent Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Sulphur, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sulphur on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Richard W. Vincent Elementary School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.