- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houma, LA
Village East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Village East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220174001503
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Village East Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #14 of 15
- schools in Houma · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Village East Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Village East Elementary School ranks #14 of 15 schools in Houma, LA.
School address
District: Terrebonne Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220174001503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Village East Elementary School grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 220174001503 · Houma, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 22.2:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrebonne High School (1,346 students)
Village East Elementary School grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Village East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terrebonne Hig
Terrebonne High School
1,346 students
- H. L. Bourgeoi
H. L. Bourgeois High School
1,289 students
- South Terrebon
South Terrebonne High School
868 students
- Ellender Memor
Ellender Memorial High School
819 students
- Mulberry Eleme
Mulberry Elementary School
789 students
- This school 400
Village East Elementary School
400 students
What this shows Village East Elementary School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Village East Elementary School compares
Village East Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 32% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 9% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
African American 31.3%
White 16.5%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Village East Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Terrebonne Parish reports $13,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Village East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrebonne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H. L. Bourgeois High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Terrebonne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellender Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mulberry Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Village East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Houma
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mulberry Elementary School
Standard public school
789 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Acadian Elementary School
Standard public school
654 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School
Standard public school
627 students 19:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Oakshire Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Lisa Park Elementary School
Standard public school
574 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Village East Elementary School
How many students attend Village East Elementary School?
Village East Elementary School has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houma, LA. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Village East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Village East Elementary School is 22.2:1, which is 32% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Village East Elementary School?
67.9% of students at Village East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Village East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Village East Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in Houma, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Village East Elementary School?
Village East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Village East Elementary School rank among schools in Houma?
By Resource Investment Index, Village East Elementary School ranks #14 of 15 schools in Houma, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houma on the city page.
What other schools are in Terrebonne Parish?
Besides Village East Elementary School, Terrebonne Parish also operates Terrebonne High School (1,346 students), H. L. Bourgeois High School (1,289 students), and South Terrebonne High School (868 students). See the Terrebonne Parish district page for the complete list.