- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thibodaux, LA
Thibodaux Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thibodaux Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220090000724
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thibodaux Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Thibodaux · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thibodaux Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thibodaux Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Thibodaux, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090000724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Thibodaux Elementary School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 220090000724 · Thibodaux, LA Other · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 18:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
Thibodaux Elementary School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Thibodaux Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Lafour
Central Lafourche High School
1,307 students
- Thibodaux High
Thibodaux High School
1,306 students
- South Lafourch
South Lafourche High School
990 students
- West Thibodaux
West Thibodaux Middle School
592 students
- This school
Thibodaux Elementary School
575 students
- Bayou Communit 499
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
499 students
What this shows Thibodaux Elementary School reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thibodaux Elementary School compares
Thibodaux 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 16% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,912
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.9%
White 28.5%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Thibodaux Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Lafourche Parish reports $11,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thibodaux Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lafourche High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Thibodaux Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayou Community Academy Charter School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thibodaux Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Thibodaux
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
Standard public school
499 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Virtual Academy of Lafourche
Standard public school
477 students
Chackbay Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
St. Charles Elementary School
Standard public school
253 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School
Standard public school
209 students 13.9:1 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 (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thibodaux Elementary School
How many students attend Thibodaux Elementary School?
Thibodaux Elementary School has 575 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thibodaux, LA. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thibodaux Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thibodaux Elementary School is 18:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thibodaux Elementary School?
72.8% of students at Thibodaux Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thibodaux Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thibodaux Elementary School is African American at 56.9% of enrollment, in Thibodaux, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thibodaux Elementary School?
Thibodaux Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Thibodaux Elementary School rank among schools in Thibodaux?
By Resource Investment Index, Thibodaux Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Thibodaux, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thibodaux on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafourche Parish?
Besides Thibodaux Elementary School, Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students), Thibodaux High School (1,306 students), and South Lafourche High School (990 students). See the Lafourche Parish district page for the complete list.