Enrollment
364
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vacherie, LA
Vacherie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vacherie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220150001170
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vacherie Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Vacherie · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Vacherie Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vacherie Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vacherie, LA.
School address
District: St. James Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220150001170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vacherie Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vacherie Elementary School
Vacherie Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Vacherie, Louisiana, enrolling 364 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 364 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 347 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and White (18%) (diversity index 36/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding St. James Parish spends $22,445 per pupil, 37% above the Louisiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Vacherie's public schools, it stands alongside St. James High School (593 students): Vacherie Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 12.6:1).
St. James Parish also operates Lutcher High School (908 students) and Paulina Elementary School (657 students) alongside Vacherie 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 Vacherie Elementary School compares
Vacherie 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 25% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 14% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$22,445
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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.
Student demographics
African American 78.0%
White 17.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Vacherie Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. James Parish, which includes Vacherie Elementary School.
$22,445
Per student
+37%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 15.6%
Federal 11.9%
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 Vacherie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paulina Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. James High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gramercy Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sixth Ward Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vacherie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar other schools in Vacherie
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~364 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vacherie Elementary School
How many students attend Vacherie Elementary School?
Vacherie Elementary School has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vacherie, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vacherie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vacherie Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 25% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% 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 Vacherie Elementary School?
71.5% of students at Vacherie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vacherie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vacherie Elementary School is African American at 78.0% of enrollment, in Vacherie, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vacherie Elementary School?
Vacherie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 Vacherie Elementary School rank among public schools in Vacherie?
By Resource Investment Index, Vacherie Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vacherie, 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 Vacherie on the city page.
Is Vacherie Elementary School a good school?
Vacherie Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 St. James Parish?
Besides Vacherie Elementary School, St. James Parish also operates Lutcher High School (908 students), Paulina Elementary School (657 students), and St. James High School (593 students). See the St. James Parish district page for the complete list.
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