Enrollment
415
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vidalia, LA
Vidalia Lower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vidalia Lower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220048000326
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vidalia Lower Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Vidalia · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Vidalia Lower Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vidalia Lower Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vidalia, LA.
School address
District: Concordia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220048000326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vidalia Lower Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vidalia Lower Elementary School
Vidalia Lower Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Vidalia, Louisiana, enrolling 415 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 396 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #252.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 58/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Vidalia's public schools, it stands alongside Vidalia High School (364 students): Vidalia Lower Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 15.2:1).
Concordia Parish also operates Monterey High School (369 students) and Vidalia High School (364 students) alongside Vidalia Lower 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 Vidalia Lower Elementary School compares
Vidalia Lower 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 10% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 58.3%
African American 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Vidalia Lower Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Concordia Parish, which includes Vidalia Lower Elementary School.
$15,309
Per student
-7%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 45.7%
Federal 23.3%
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 Vidalia Lower Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vidalia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vidalia Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vidalia Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ferriday Lower Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vidalia Lower Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Vidalia
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 (~415 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Vidalia Lower Elementary School
How many students attend Vidalia Lower Elementary School?
Vidalia Lower Elementary School has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vidalia, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vidalia Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vidalia Lower Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vidalia Lower Elementary School?
68.6% of students at Vidalia Lower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vidalia Lower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vidalia Lower Elementary School is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Vidalia, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vidalia Lower Elementary School?
Vidalia Lower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Vidalia Lower Elementary School rank among public schools in Vidalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Vidalia Lower Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vidalia, 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 Vidalia on the city page.
Is Vidalia Lower Elementary School a good school?
Vidalia Lower Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Concordia Parish?
Besides Vidalia Lower Elementary School, Concordia Parish also operates Monterey High School (369 students), Vidalia High School (364 students), and Vidalia Junior High School (336 students). See the Concordia Parish district page for the complete list.
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