- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Vacherie Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 220150001170 · Vacherie, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 12.6:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Lutcher High School (908 students)
Vacherie Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Vacherie Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lutcher High S
Lutcher High School
908 students
- Paulina Elemen
Paulina Elementary School
657 students
- St. James High
St. James High School
593 students
- Gramercy Eleme
Gramercy Elementary School
403 students
- This school
Vacherie Elementary School
364 students
- Sixth Ward Ele 269
Sixth Ward Elementary School
269 students
What this shows Vacherie Elementary School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vacherie Elementary School compares
Vacherie 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,342
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for St. James Parish reports $19,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~364 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.