- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vidalia, LA
Vidalia Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vidalia Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220048000327
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vidalia Upper Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Vidalia · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vidalia Upper Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vidalia Upper Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vidalia, LA.
School address
District: Concordia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220048000327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Vidalia Upper Elementary School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 220048000327 · Vidalia, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 14.4:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Vidalia Lower Elementary School (415 students)
Vidalia Upper Elementary School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Vidalia Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vidalia Lower
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
- This school
Vidalia Upper Elementary School
316 students
- Ferriday Lower
Ferriday Lower Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Vidalia Upper Elementary School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vidalia Upper Elementary School compares
Vidalia Upper 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
African American 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Vidalia Upper Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Concordia Parish reports $15,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vidalia Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vidalia Lower Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vidalia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vidalia Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferriday Lower Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vidalia Upper 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
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vidalia Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Vidalia Upper Elementary School?
Vidalia Upper Elementary School has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vidalia, LA. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vidalia Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vidalia Upper Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% 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 Vidalia Upper Elementary School?
69.1% of students at Vidalia Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vidalia Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vidalia Upper Elementary School is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Vidalia, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vidalia Upper Elementary School?
Vidalia Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Vidalia Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Vidalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Vidalia Upper Elementary School ranks #1 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 Upper Elementary School, Concordia Parish also operates Vidalia Lower Elementary School (415 students), Monterey High School (369 students), and Vidalia High School (364 students). See the Concordia Parish district page for the complete list.