Richard Elementary School in Church Point, LA

At a glance

Reported students

458

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

28.2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Louisiana elementary enrollment

56th percentile

Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

304

Richard Elementary School: 458 reported students.

State peer staffing position

88th percentile

16.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 467
Teachers (FTE): 30
Student–teacher ratio: 15.6:1

What the reported data says about Richard Elementary School

Richard Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Church Point. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Acadia Parish. NCES reports 458 students for 2024–25.

Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88%) and Black (4.6%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Richard Elementary School

1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.1%
Students with disabilities: 7.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 48.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.33
Psychologists (FTE): 0.1
Social workers (FTE): 0.1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White88%
Hispanic3.9%
Black4.6%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Church Point Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

491 reported students

Branch Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

374 reported students

Iota Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

585 reported students

South Crowley Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 01–05

320 reported students

Martin Petitjean Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 01–03

306 reported students

Ross Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 01–05

256 reported students

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Public schools near Richard Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Church Point Middle School Middle · Acadia Parish	06–08	262	5.2 mi
Branch Elementary School Elementary · Acadia Parish	PK–08	374	5.7 mi
Church Point Elementary School Elementary · Acadia Parish	PK–05	491	6.3 mi
East Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish	01–04	310	7.7 mi
Glendale Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish	01–04	259	8.8 mi
Lawtell Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish	PK–08	567	9.1 mi

Frequently asked questions about Richard Elementary School

What grades does Richard Elementary School serve?

Richard Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Acadia Parish.

How many students attend Richard Elementary School?

Richard Elementary School reported 458 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 467 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Richard Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 458 students and 28.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Richard Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Richard Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Acadia Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Richard Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

48.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Richard Elementary School in?

Richard Elementary School is part of Acadia Parish, based in Crowley, LA, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Richard Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Church Point Middle School (5.2 mi), Branch Elementary School (5.7 mi), Church Point Elementary School (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.