Enrollment
320
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crowley, LA
South Crowley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Crowley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220003000022
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Crowley Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Crowley · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Crowley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Crowley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Crowley, LA.
School address
District: Acadia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003000022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Crowley Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Crowley Elementary School
South Crowley Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Crowley, Louisiana, enrolling 320 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 90% of Louisiana schools and 27% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 83.7% of students qualify for free meals, 34% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 320 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #186.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Acadia Parish spends $12,449 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 87 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 320 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Crowley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ross Elementary School (256 students): South Crowley Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.3:1 vs 18.3:1).
Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students) and Rayne High School (653 students) alongside South Crowley Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Crowley Elementary School compares
South Crowley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 34% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,449
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
African American 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, South Crowley Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Acadia Parish, which includes South Crowley Elementary School.
$12,449
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 45.8%
Federal 27.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Crowley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mire Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rayne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iota Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Church Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Crowley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 elementary schools in Crowley
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Crowley Elementary School
How many students attend South Crowley Elementary School?
South Crowley Elementary School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crowley, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Crowley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Crowley Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Crowley Elementary School?
83.7% of students at South Crowley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Crowley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Crowley Elementary School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Crowley, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Crowley Elementary School?
South Crowley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Crowley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Crowley?
By Resource Investment Index, South Crowley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Crowley, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Crowley on the city page.
Is South Crowley Elementary School a good school?
South Crowley Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Acadia Parish?
Besides South Crowley 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.
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