Enrollment
316
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vidalia Upper Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vidalia Upper Elementary School
Vidalia Upper Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Vidalia, Louisiana, enrolling 316 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 316 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 310 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #81.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 56/100).
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Concordia Parish also operates Vidalia Lower Elementary School (415 students) and Monterey High School (369 students) alongside Vidalia Upper 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 Upper Elementary School compares
Vidalia Upper 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,309
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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Concordia Parish, which includes Vidalia Upper 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 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
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~316 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Vidalia on the city page.
Is Vidalia Upper Elementary School a good school?
Vidalia Upper Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 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.
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