- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
South Crowley Elementary School grew from 301 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 220003000022 · Crowley, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 21.3:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mire Elementary School (662 students)
South Crowley Elementary School grew from 301 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
South Crowley 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
South Crowley Elementary School
320 students
What this shows South Crowley Elementary School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Crowley Elementary School compares
South Crowley Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,428
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 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.
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
District finance for Acadia Parish reports $12,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~320 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), up 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.