- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St. Martinville, LA
St. Martinville Primary School
Federal NCES profile for St. Martinville Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220159001228
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Martinville Primary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in St. Martinville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Martinville Primary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Martinville Primary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in St. Martinville, LA.
School address
District: St. Martin Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220159001228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
St. Martinville Primary School shrank from 498 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 220159001228 · St. Martinville, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 17.7:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Cecilia High School (768 students)
St. Martinville Primary School shrank from 498 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
St. Martinville Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cecilia High S
Cecilia High School
768 students
- Breaux Bridge
Breaux Bridge High School
690 students
- Cecilia Primar
Cecilia Primary School
656 students
- Cecilia Junior
Cecilia Junior High School
576 students
- Teche Elementa
Teche Elementary School
547 students
- This school
St. Martinville Primary School
478 students
What this shows St. Martinville Primary School reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Martinville Primary School compares
St. Martinville Primary 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 13% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,528
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.8%
White 36.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, St. Martinville Primary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Martin Parish reports $13,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Martinville Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breaux Bridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Teche Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Martinville Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in St. Martinville
1 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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Martinville Primary School
How many students attend St. Martinville Primary School?
St. Martinville Primary School has 478 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St. Martinville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Martinville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Martinville Primary School is 17.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Martinville Primary School?
70.5% of students at St. Martinville Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Martinville Primary School?
The largest demographic group at St. Martinville Primary School is African American at 54.8% of enrollment, in St. Martinville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Martinville Primary School?
St. Martinville Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St. Martinville Primary School rank among public schools in St. Martinville?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Martinville Primary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in St. Martinville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in St. Martinville on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Martin Parish?
Besides St. Martinville Primary School, St. Martin Parish also operates Cecilia High School (768 students), Breaux Bridge High School (690 students), and Cecilia Primary School (656 students). See the St. Martin Parish district page for the complete list.