- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morgan City, LA
Wyandotte Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wyandotte Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220162001262
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wyandotte Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Morgan City · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wyandotte Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wyandotte Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Morgan City, LA.
School address
District: St. Mary Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220162001262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Wyandotte Elementary School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 220162001262 · Morgan City, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 15:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgan City High School (650 students)
Wyandotte Elementary School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Wyandotte Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morgan City Hi
Morgan City High School
650 students
- Hattie a. Watt
Hattie a. Watts Elementary School
601 students
- Berwick High S
Berwick High School
469 students
- Patterson High
Patterson High School
439 students
- Centerville Hi
Centerville High School
429 students
- This school
Wyandotte Elementary School
300 students
What this shows Wyandotte Elementary School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wyandotte Elementary School compares
Wyandotte 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 9% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,177
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
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
White 31.3%
African American 24.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Wyandotte Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Mary Parish reports $14,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wyandotte Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hattie a. Watts Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berwick High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patterson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wyandotte Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Morgan City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bayou Vista Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
M.E. Norman Elementary School
Standard public school
335 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Julia B. Maitland School
Standard public school
199 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Bayou L'ourse Primary School
Standard public school
150 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Stephensville Elementary School
Standard public school
96 students 8:1 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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wyandotte Elementary School
How many students attend Wyandotte Elementary School?
Wyandotte Elementary School has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morgan City, LA. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyandotte Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wyandotte Elementary School is 15:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% 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 Wyandotte Elementary School?
68.2% of students at Wyandotte Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wyandotte Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wyandotte Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment, in Morgan City, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wyandotte Elementary School?
Wyandotte Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Wyandotte Elementary School rank among schools in Morgan City?
By Resource Investment Index, Wyandotte Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Morgan City, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morgan City on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Mary Parish?
Besides Wyandotte Elementary School, St. Mary Parish also operates Morgan City High School (650 students), Hattie a. Watts Elementary School (601 students), and Berwick High School (469 students). See the St. Mary Parish district page for the complete list.