At a glance
Reported students
359
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392
Vidrine Elementary School: 359 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
12.8:1 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
- 335
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Vidrine Elementary School
Vidrine Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Ville Platte. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Evangeline Parish. NCES reports 359 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to 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 (54.3%) and Black (38.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 18.2%. 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 Vidrine Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.01 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?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 18.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.3%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black38.4%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- 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.
Other schools in Evangeline Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chataignier Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
375 reported students
Mamou Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
392 reported students
Ville Platte Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
319 reported students
James Stephens Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
421 reported students
W. W. Stewart Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
283 reported students
Bayou Chicot Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
661 reported students
Public schools near Vidrine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamou Elementary School Elementary · Evangeline Parish | PK–04 | 392 | 3.9 mi |
| Mamou High School High · Evangeline Parish | 09–12 | 443 | 4 mi |
| James Stephens Montessori School Elementary · Evangeline Parish | PK–08 | 421 | 6.1 mi |
| Ville Platte Elementary School Elementary · Evangeline Parish | PK–05 | 319 | 7.1 mi |
| Bayou Chicot Elementary School Elementary · Evangeline Parish | PK–08 | 661 | 8.8 mi |
| Chataignier Elementary School Elementary · Evangeline Parish | PK–08 | 375 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Vidrine Elementary School
What grades does Vidrine Elementary School serve?
Vidrine Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Evangeline Parish.
How many students attend Vidrine Elementary School?
Vidrine Elementary School reported 359 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 335 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Vidrine Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 359 students and 28.01 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 Vidrine Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Vidrine Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Evangeline Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Vidrine Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.9% 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 Vidrine Elementary School in?
Vidrine Elementary School is part of Evangeline Parish, based in Ville Platte, LA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Vidrine Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mamou Elementary School (3.9 mi), Mamou High School (4 mi), James Stephens Montessori School (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.