- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amite, LA
Amite Elementary Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Amite Elementary Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220168001297
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amite Elementary Magnet School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Amite · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Amite Elementary Magnet School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amite Elementary Magnet School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Amite, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Amite Elementary Magnet School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 220168001297 · Amite, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 16.6:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
Amite Elementary Magnet School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Amite Elementary Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponchatoula Hi
Ponchatoula High School
2,067 students
- Hammond High M
Hammond High Magnet School
1,606 students
- Hammond Eastsi
Hammond Eastside Magnet
1,340 students
- Champ Cooper E
Champ Cooper Elementary School
1,163 students
- Hammond Westsi
Hammond Westside Montessori
1,022 students
- This school 431
Amite Elementary Magnet School
431 students
What this shows Amite Elementary Magnet School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amite Elementary Magnet School compares
Amite Elementary Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 35% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 79.1%
White 14.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Amite Elementary Magnet School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tangipahoa Parish reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amite Elementary Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond High Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Eastside Magnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Champ Cooper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amite Elementary Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amite Elementary Magnet School
How many students attend Amite Elementary Magnet School?
Amite Elementary Magnet School has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amite, LA. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amite Elementary Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amite Elementary Magnet School is 16.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amite Elementary Magnet School?
84.5% of students at Amite Elementary Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amite Elementary Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Amite Elementary Magnet School is African American at 79.1% of enrollment, in Amite, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amite Elementary Magnet School?
Amite Elementary Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amite Elementary Magnet School rank among public schools in Amite?
By Resource Investment Index, Amite Elementary Magnet School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Amite, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides Amite Elementary Magnet School, Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students), Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students), and Hammond Eastside Magnet (1,340 students). See the Tangipahoa Parish district page for the complete list.