- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thibodaux, LA
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W.S. Lafargue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220090000709
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Thibodaux · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W.S. Lafargue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Thibodaux, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090000709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 220090000709 · Thibodaux, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 18.3:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Lafour
Central Lafourche High School
1,307 students
- Thibodaux High
Thibodaux High School
1,306 students
- South Lafourch
South Lafourche High School
990 students
- West Thibodaux
West Thibodaux Middle School
592 students
- Thibodaux Elem
Thibodaux Elementary School
575 students
- This school 457
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School
457 students
What this shows W.S. Lafargue Elementary School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How W.S. Lafargue Elementary School compares
W.S. Lafargue 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 15% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,912
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 61.3%
White 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, W.S. Lafargue Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafourche Parish reports $11,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W.S. Lafargue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lafourche High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Thibodaux Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W.S. Lafargue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Thibodaux
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about W.S. Lafargue Elementary School
How many students attend W.S. Lafargue Elementary School?
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thibodaux, LA. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School?
72.1% of students at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W.S. Lafargue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School is African American at 61.3% of enrollment, in Thibodaux, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W.S. Lafargue Elementary School?
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 W.S. Lafargue Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Thibodaux?
By Resource Investment Index, W.S. Lafargue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Thibodaux, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Thibodaux on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafourche Parish?
Besides W.S. Lafargue Elementary School, Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students), Thibodaux High School (1,306 students), and South Lafourche High School (990 students). See the Lafourche Parish district page for the complete list.