- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thibodaux, LA
St. Charles Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for St. Charles Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220090000719
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Charles Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Thibodaux · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Charles Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Charles Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Thibodaux, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090000719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
St. Charles Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 220090000719 · Thibodaux, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 16.9:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
St. Charles Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
St. Charles 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 253
St. Charles Elementary School
253 students
What this shows St. Charles Elementary School reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Charles Elementary School compares
St. Charles 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 21% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
African American 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, St. Charles 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 St. Charles 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 St. Charles 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 Thibodaux
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Thibodaux Elementary School
Standard public school
575 students 18:1 students per teacher
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
Standard public school
499 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Virtual Academy of Lafourche
Standard public school
477 students
Chackbay Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School
Standard public school
209 students 13.9:1 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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Charles Elementary School
How many students attend St. Charles Elementary School?
St. Charles Elementary School has 253 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thibodaux, LA. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Charles Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Charles Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Charles Elementary School?
49.3% of students at St. Charles Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Charles Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at St. Charles Elementary School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Thibodaux, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Charles Elementary School?
St. Charles Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 St. Charles Elementary School rank among schools in Thibodaux?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Charles Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Thibodaux, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thibodaux on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafourche Parish?
Besides St. Charles 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.