- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Vidalia Lower Elementary School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 220048000326 · Vidalia, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 18.9:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Monterey High School (369 students)
Vidalia Lower Elementary School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Vidalia Lower Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vidalia Lower Elementary School
415 students
- Monterey High
Monterey High School
369 students
- Vidalia High S
Vidalia High School
364 students
- Vidalia Junior
Vidalia Junior High School
336 students
- Vidalia Upper
Vidalia Upper Elementary School
316 students
- Ferriday Lower
Ferriday Lower Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Vidalia Lower Elementary School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vidalia Lower Elementary School compares
Vidalia Lower 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$15,509
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for Concordia Parish reports $15,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~415 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.