- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morgan City, LA
Stephensville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stephensville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220159001230
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephensville Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Morgan City · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephensville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephensville Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Morgan City, LA.
School address
District: St. Martin Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220159001230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Stephensville Elementary School shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 220159001230 · Morgan City, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 8:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Cecilia High School (768 students)
Stephensville Elementary School shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Stephensville Elementary 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 96
Stephensville Elementary School
96 students
What this shows Stephensville Elementary School reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephensville Elementary School compares
Stephensville Elementary 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 52% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 23% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 3% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Stephensville Elementary School is less 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 Stephensville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breaux Bridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Teche Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephensville Elementary 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 other schools in Morgan City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bayou Vista Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
M.E. Norman Elementary School
Standard public school
335 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Wyandotte Elementary School
Standard public school
300 students 15:1 students per teacher
Julia B. Maitland School
Standard public school
199 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Bayou L'ourse Primary School
Standard public school
150 students 16.7:1 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 (~96 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stephensville Elementary School
How many students attend Stephensville Elementary School?
Stephensville Elementary School has 96 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morgan City, LA. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 109 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephensville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephensville Elementary School is 8:1, which is 52% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 49% lower 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 Stephensville Elementary School?
48.4% of students at Stephensville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephensville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stephensville Elementary School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Morgan City, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephensville Elementary School?
Stephensville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Stephensville Elementary School rank among schools in Morgan City?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephensville Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Morgan City, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morgan City on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Martin Parish?
Besides Stephensville Elementary 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.