- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vacherie, LA
Sixth Ward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sixth Ward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220150001169
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sixth Ward Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Vacherie · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sixth Ward Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sixth Ward Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Vacherie, LA.
School address
District: St. James Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220150001169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Sixth Ward Elementary School shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 220150001169 · Vacherie, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 11.2:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Lutcher High School (908 students)
Sixth Ward Elementary School shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Sixth Ward Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lutcher High S
Lutcher High School
908 students
- Paulina Elemen
Paulina Elementary School
657 students
- St. James High
St. James High School
593 students
- Gramercy Eleme
Gramercy Elementary School
403 students
- Vacherie Eleme
Vacherie Elementary School
364 students
- This school 269
Sixth Ward Elementary School
269 students
What this shows Sixth Ward Elementary School reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sixth Ward Elementary School compares
Sixth Ward 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 33% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 8% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,342
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 79.2%
White 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Sixth Ward Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. James Parish reports $19,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sixth Ward Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paulina Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gramercy Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vacherie Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sixth Ward Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sixth Ward Elementary School
How many students attend Sixth Ward Elementary School?
Sixth Ward Elementary School has 269 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vacherie, LA. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sixth Ward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sixth Ward Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 33% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 29% 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 Sixth Ward Elementary School?
67.2% of students at Sixth Ward Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sixth Ward Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sixth Ward Elementary School is African American at 79.2% of enrollment, in Vacherie, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sixth Ward Elementary School?
Sixth Ward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Sixth Ward Elementary School rank among public schools in Vacherie?
By Resource Investment Index, Sixth Ward Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Vacherie, 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 St. James Parish?
Besides Sixth Ward Elementary School, St. James Parish also operates Lutcher High School (908 students), Paulina Elementary School (657 students), and St. James High School (593 students). See the St. James Parish district page for the complete list.