- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Breaux Bridge, LA
Teche Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Teche Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220159001231
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Teche Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Breaux Bridge · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Teche Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Teche Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Breaux Bridge, LA.
School address
District: St. Martin Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220159001231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Teche Elementary School held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 220159001231 · Breaux Bridge, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 17.6:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Cecilia High School (768 students)
Teche Elementary School held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Teche 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
- This school
Teche Elementary School
547 students
- St. Martinvill
St. Martinville Senior High School
521 students
What this shows Teche Elementary School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Teche Elementary School compares
Teche 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▼ 6% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.9%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.1%
African American 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Teche Elementary 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 Teche Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Martinville Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Teche 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
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Breaux Bridge
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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Teche Elementary School
How many students attend Teche Elementary School?
Teche Elementary School has 547 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Breaux Bridge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Teche Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Teche Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Teche Elementary School?
59.0% of students at Teche Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Teche Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Teche Elementary School is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Breaux Bridge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Teche Elementary School?
Teche Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Teche Elementary School rank among public schools in Breaux Bridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Teche Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Breaux Bridge, 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 Breaux Bridge on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Martin Parish?
Besides Teche 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.