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Cecilia Primary School

1021 Alcide Bonin Road, Cecilia, LA 70521St. Martin Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–02Non-Charter
693
Students
Total enrolled
$13,569
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 5% vs nat'l
19.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 25% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 693 students in grades PK–02 in Cecilia, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,569 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
19.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Cecilia Primary School is a large elementary in Cecilia, Louisiana, serving grades PK–02 with 693 students. The district invests $13,569 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Cecilia Primary School

693
Total Students
19.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–02) are served by this school
Gender Distribution333 male · 360 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 476 students
Student Composition
55%
9%
29%
Asian1%
White55%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black29%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220159001222

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,569Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,569
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,970
Student Support$2,578
Administration$1,628
Operations$2,035
Other$1,357
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,569 spent per student, an estimated $6,011 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
33%
State government
44.2%
Local (property tax)
32.9%
Federal programs
22.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Teche Elementary SchoolBreaux Bridge Primary SchoolSt. Martinville Primary SchoolParks Primary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Cecilia Junior High SchoolBreaux Bridge Junior High SchoolSt. Martinville Junior High SchoolParks Middle School
↓
High School
Breaux Bridge High SchoolCecilia High SchoolSt. Martinville Senior High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 02
Location—
CountySt. Martin Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSt. Martin Parish →
Phone: (337)667-6700
NCES ID: 220159001222
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Cecilia seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in St. Martin Parish
High
Breaux Bridge High School
851 students · 09–12
63% FRL
High
Cecilia High School
788 students · 09–12
54% FRL
High
St. Martinville Senior High School
610 students · 09–12
● 38 opp67% FRL
Mid
Cecilia Junior High School
599 students · 06–08
63% FRL
Elem
Teche Elementary School
593 students · 03–05
65% FRL
Elem
Breaux Bridge Primary School
571 students · PK–02
80% FRL
Elem
St. Martinville Primary School
498 students · 02–05
● 38 opp77% FRL
Mid
Breaux Bridge Junior High School
397 students · 06–08
76% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1021 Alcide Bonin Road, Cecilia, LA 70521
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.