Enrollment
547
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Teche Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Teche Elementary School
Teche Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, enrolling 547 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.0% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 547 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 434 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #27, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 59/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding St. Martin Parish spends $12,469 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Breaux Bridge's elementary schools, it stands alongside Breaux Bridge Elementary School (322 students): Teche Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 18.9:1).
St. Martin Parish also operates Cecilia High School (768 students) and Breaux Bridge High School (690 students) alongside Teche 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 Teche Elementary School compares
Teche 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,469
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
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Martin Parish, which includes Teche Elementary School.
$12,469
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 44.2%
Federal 22.9%
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 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
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~547 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Teche Elementary School a good school?
Teche Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 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.
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