- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abbeville, LA
Seventh Ward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Seventh Ward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220180001403
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seventh Ward Elementary School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Abbeville · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Seventh Ward Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seventh Ward Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Abbeville, LA.
School address
District: Vermilion Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220180001403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Seventh Ward Elementary School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 220180001403 · Abbeville, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 11.6:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: North Vermilion High School (790 students)
Seventh Ward Elementary School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Seventh Ward Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Vermilio
North Vermilion High School
790 students
- Leblanc Elemen
Leblanc Elementary School
624 students
- Cecil Picard E
Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice
592 students
- Abbeville High
Abbeville High School
569 students
- Erath High Sch
Erath High School
557 students
- This school 163
Seventh Ward Elementary School
163 students
What this shows Seventh Ward Elementary School reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seventh Ward Elementary School compares
Seventh Ward 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 18% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,778
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 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
African American 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Seventh Ward Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vermilion Parish reports $13,778 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seventh Ward Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vermilion High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leblanc Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abbeville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erath High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seventh Ward Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Abbeville
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Leblanc Elementary School
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Eaton Park Elementary School
Standard public school
376 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Meaux Elementary School
Standard public school
281 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School
Standard public school
243 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Williams Scholar Academy
Standard public school
12 students 3:1 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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seventh Ward Elementary School
How many students attend Seventh Ward Elementary School?
Seventh Ward Elementary School has 163 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abbeville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seventh Ward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seventh Ward Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 26% 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 Seventh Ward Elementary School?
73.8% of students at Seventh Ward Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seventh Ward Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Seventh Ward Elementary School is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Abbeville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seventh Ward Elementary School?
Seventh Ward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (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 Seventh Ward Elementary School rank among schools in Abbeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Seventh Ward Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Abbeville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Abbeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Vermilion Parish?
Besides Seventh Ward Elementary School, Vermilion Parish also operates North Vermilion High School (790 students), Leblanc Elementary School (624 students), and Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice (592 students). See the Vermilion Parish district page for the complete list.