Enrollment
284
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sulphur, LA
Vincent Settlement Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vincent Settlement Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220033010320
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vincent Settlement Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Sulphur · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Vincent Settlement Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vincent Settlement Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Sulphur, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033010320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vincent Settlement Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vincent Settlement Elementary School
Vincent Settlement Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sulphur, Louisiana, enrolling 284 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 37.4% free-meal eligibility runs 40% below the Louisiana average.
Enrollment of 284 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 79 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Calcasieu Parish spends $20,543 per pupil, 25% above the Louisiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sulphur's public schools, it stands alongside Maplewood Elementary (640 students): Vincent Settlement Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 15.6:1).
Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students) and Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students) alongside Vincent Settlement 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 Vincent Settlement Elementary School compares
Vincent Settlement 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 23% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 40% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,543
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Vincent Settlement Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calcasieu Parish, which includes Vincent Settlement Elementary School.
$20,543
Per student
+25%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 27.7%
Federal 17.7%
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 Vincent Settlement Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vincent Settlement Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Sulphur
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Maplewood Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
E. K. Key Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Frasch Elementary School
Standard public school
522 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Cypress Cove Elementary School
Standard public school
399 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
W. T. Henning Elementary School
Standard public school
369 students 16:1 students per teacher
Richard W. Vincent Elementary School
Standard public school
283 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~284 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Vincent Settlement Elementary School
How many students attend Vincent Settlement Elementary School?
Vincent Settlement Elementary School has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sulphur, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vincent Settlement Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vincent Settlement Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 23% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% 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 Vincent Settlement Elementary School?
37.4% of students at Vincent Settlement Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vincent Settlement Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vincent Settlement Elementary School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Sulphur, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vincent Settlement Elementary School?
Vincent Settlement Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vincent Settlement Elementary School rank among schools in Sulphur?
By Resource Investment Index, Vincent Settlement Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Sulphur, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sulphur on the city page.
Is Vincent Settlement Elementary School a good school?
Vincent Settlement Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Vincent Settlement Elementary School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.
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