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Richard W. Vincent Elementary School

1634 Beglis Parkway, Sulphur, LA 70663Calcasieu Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
292
Students
Total enrolled
$22,016
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 53% vs nat'l
18.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 292 students in grades PK–05 in Sulphur, Louisiana.
53% above average funding
District spends $22,016 per pupil, 53% more than the national average of $14,347.
18.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Richard W. Vincent Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Sulphur, Louisiana, serving grades PK–05 with 292 students. The district invests $22,016 per student — 53% above the national average of $14,347, with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Richard W. Vincent Elementary School

292
Total Students
18.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
77%
Free Lunch
16
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution140 male · 152 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility77%
National avg 52% · 225 students
Student Composition
52%
9%
30%
8%
White52%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black30%
Multiracial8%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220033000268

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,016Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,016
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,687
Student Support$4,183
Administration$2,642
Operations$3,302
Other$2,202
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,016 spent per student, an estimated $9,753 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
28%
55%
State government
27.7%
Local (property tax)
54.6%
Federal programs
17.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,016/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 77% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Moss Bluff Elementary SchoolA. A. Nelson Elementary SchoolGillis Elementary SchoolPrien Lake Elementary School
+12 more
↓
Middle
S. J. Welsh Middle SchoolMoss Bluff Middle SchoolW. W. Lewis Middle SchoolF. K. White Middle School
+2 more
↓
High School
Sulphur High SchoolAlfred M. Barbe High SchoolSam Houston High SchoolIowa High School
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyCalcasieu Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCalcasieu Parish →
Phone: (337)217-4690
NCES ID: 220033000268
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Sulphur seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Calcasieu Parish
High
Sulphur High School
2,043 students · 09–12
47% FRL
High
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,991 students · 09–12
41% FRL
High
Sam Houston High School
1,216 students · 09–12
37% FRL
Mid
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,107 students · 06–08
49% FRL
High
Iowa High School
1,096 students · 06–12
● 43 opp56% FRL
Elem
Moss Bluff Elementary School
973 students · PK–05
47% FRL
High
LaGrange High School
907 students · 09–12
76% FRL
Mid
Moss Bluff Middle School
883 students · 06–08
41% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1634 Beglis Parkway, Sulphur, LA 70663
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.