Enrollment
301
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Iberia, LA
Sugarland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sugarland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220072001926
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sugarland Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Louisiana schools.
- #10 of 12
- schools in New Iberia · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sugarland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sugarland Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 schools in New Iberia, LA.
School address
District: Iberia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220072001926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sugarland Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sugarland Elementary School
Sugarland Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Iberia, Louisiana, enrolling 301 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.7% of students qualify for free meals, 40% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 301 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 223 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #115.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Iberia Parish spends $12,027 per pupil, 27% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Iberia's public schools, it stands alongside Caneview Elementary School (509 students): Sugarland Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 18.9:1).
Iberia Parish also operates New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students) and Westgate High School (863 students) alongside Sugarland Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sugarland Elementary School compares
Sugarland Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 40% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 29% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,027
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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
26
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iberia Parish, which includes Sugarland Elementary School.
$12,027
Per student
-27%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 46.6%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sugarland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westgate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loreauville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loreauville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caneview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sugarland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in New Iberia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Caneview Elementary School
Standard public school
509 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Daspit Road Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 21:1 students per teacher
North Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
488 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Island Road Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Pesson Addition Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~301 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sugarland Elementary School
How many students attend Sugarland Elementary School?
Sugarland Elementary School has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Iberia, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugarland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugarland Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 9% 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 Sugarland Elementary School?
87.7% of students at Sugarland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sugarland Elementary School?
Sugarland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sugarland Elementary School rank among schools in New Iberia?
By Resource Investment Index, Sugarland Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 schools in New Iberia, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Iberia on the city page.
Is Sugarland Elementary School a good school?
Sugarland Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Iberia Parish?
Besides Sugarland Elementary School, Iberia Parish also operates New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students), Westgate High School (863 students), and Loreauville Elementary School (679 students). See the Iberia Parish district page for the complete list.
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