Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Lafayette (2025)
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 26 schools in Lafayette, Louisiana. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Louisiana.
- 142Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary SchoolLafayette · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.5
- 244Truman Early Childhood Education CenterLafayette · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.2
- 378Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary SchoolLafayette · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.8
- 440Acadian Middle SchoolLafayette · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.2
- 542J.W. Faulk Elementary SchoolLafayette · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.6
- 655Evangeline Elementary SchoolLafayette · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.7
- 753Alice N. Boucher Elementary SchoolLafayette · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.7
- 849S.J. Montgomery Elementary SchoolLafayette · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.7
- 949Paul Breaux Middle SchoolLafayette · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 15.0
- 1078Edgar Martin Middle SchoolLafayette · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 15.3
- 1145Lafayette Middle SchoolLafayette · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 15.3
- 1275Woodvale Elementary SchoolLafayette · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.5
- 1333Northside High SchoolLafayette · Public HighStudents per teacher: 15.8
- 1462O. Comeaux High SchoolLafayette · Public HighStudents per teacher: 16.2
- 1580Broadmoor Elementary SchoolLafayette · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.3
- 1655Live Oak Elementary SchoolLafayette · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.3
- 1775Prairie Elementary SchoolLafayette · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.4
- 1846Carencro High SchoolLafayette · Public HighStudents per teacher: 18.0
- 1982Myrtle Place Elementary SchoolLafayette · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.3
- 2065Ossun Elementary SchoolLafayette · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.4
- 2181Milton Elementary SchoolLafayette · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 20.0
- 2275L.J. Alleman Middle SchoolLafayette · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 20.7
- 2355Acadiana High SchoolLafayette · Public HighStudents per teacher: 22.0
- 2468Lafayette High SchoolLafayette · Public HighStudents per teacher: 23.2
- 2529Willow Charter AcademyLafayette · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 35.6
- 2680Early College AcademyLafayette · Public HighStudents per teacher: 42.8
| # | School | Sector | Students per teacher | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School Lafayette · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 9.5 | 41.7 Lower 50% | 93.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 247 |
| 2 | Truman Early Childhood Education Center Lafayette · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 13.2 | 44.0 Lower 50% | 79.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 331 |
| 3 | Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School Lafayette · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.8 | 78.4 Top 25% | 84% Math proficiency | 484 |
| 4 | Acadian Middle School Lafayette · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.2 | 39.6 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 340 |
| 5 | J.W. Faulk Elementary School Lafayette · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.6 | 41.8 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 424 |
| 6 | Evangeline Elementary School Lafayette · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.7 | 54.9 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 604 |
| 7 | Alice N. Boucher Elementary School Lafayette · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.7 | 52.7 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 442 |
| 8 | S.J. Montgomery Elementary School Lafayette · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.7 | 48.5 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 663 |
| 9 | Paul Breaux Middle School Lafayette · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 15.0 | 49.1 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 314 |
| 10 | Edgar Martin Middle School Lafayette · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.3 | 77.6 Top 25% | 74% Math proficiency | 641 |
| 11 | Lafayette Middle School Lafayette · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.3 | 44.8 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 351 |
| 12 | Woodvale Elementary School Lafayette · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.5 | 74.6 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 793 |
| 13 | Northside High School Lafayette · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 15.8 | 33.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 713 |
| 14 | O. Comeaux High School Lafayette · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.2 | 62.2 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 873 |
| 15 | Broadmoor Elementary School Lafayette · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.3 | 79.5 Top 25% | 83% Math proficiency | 749 |
| 16 | Live Oak Elementary School Lafayette · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.3 | 55.4 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 520 |
| 17 | Prairie Elementary School Lafayette · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.4 | 74.8 Top 25% | 85% Math proficiency | 663 |
| 18 | Carencro High School Lafayette · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.0 | 46.1 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 1,116 |
| 19 | Myrtle Place Elementary School Lafayette · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.3 | 82.0 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 384 |
| 20 | Ossun Elementary School Lafayette · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.4 | 65.2 Top 50% | 77% Math proficiency | 498 |
| 21 | Milton Elementary School Lafayette · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 20.0 | 80.7 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 1,261 |
| 22 | L.J. Alleman Middle School Lafayette · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.7 | 75.1 Top 25% | 87% Math proficiency | 890 |
| 23 | Acadiana High School Lafayette · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 22.0 | 55.1 Top 50% | 69% Math proficiency | 1,652 |
| 24 | Lafayette High School Lafayette · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 23.2 | 67.9 Top 25% | 76% Math proficiency | 1,720 |
| 25 | Willow Charter Academy Lafayette · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 35.6 | 29.0 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 605 |
| 26 | Early College Academy Lafayette · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 42.8 | 80.4 Top 10% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 257 |
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School in Lafayette leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Lafayette with Students per teacher 9.5. Of the 26 schools shown, 25 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Louisiana lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Lafayette page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ratio school in Lafayette?
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School in Lafayette, Louisiana ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Lafayette with Students per teacher 9.5 (Enrollment: 247).
How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Lafayette ranked?
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.