- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Larose, LA
South Larose Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Larose Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220090001603
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Larose Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Larose · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Larose Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Larose Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Larose, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090001603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
South Larose Elementary School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 220090001603 · Larose, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 16.6:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
South Larose Elementary School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
South Larose Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Lafour
Central Lafourche High School
1,307 students
- Thibodaux High
Thibodaux High School
1,306 students
- South Lafourch
South Lafourche High School
990 students
- West Thibodaux
West Thibodaux Middle School
592 students
- Thibodaux Elem
Thibodaux Elementary School
575 students
- This school 349
South Larose Elementary School
349 students
What this shows South Larose Elementary School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Larose Elementary School compares
South Larose 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▼ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,912
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 6.3%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, South Larose Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafourche Parish reports $11,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Larose Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lafourche High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Thibodaux Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Larose Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Larose
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Larose Elementary School
How many students attend South Larose Elementary School?
South Larose Elementary School has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Larose, LA. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Larose Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Larose Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% higher 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 South Larose Elementary School?
55.8% of students at South Larose Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Larose Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Larose Elementary School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Larose, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Larose Elementary School?
South Larose Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 South Larose Elementary School rank among public schools in Larose?
By Resource Investment Index, South Larose Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Larose, 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 Lafourche Parish?
Besides South Larose Elementary School, Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students), Thibodaux High School (1,306 students), and South Lafourche High School (990 students). See the Lafourche Parish district page for the complete list.