- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arcadia, LA
Arcadia High School
Federal NCES profile for Arcadia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220021000090
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcadia High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Louisiana schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 248
- students enrolled
Arcadia High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bienville Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220021000090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Arcadia High School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 220021000090 · Arcadia, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 9.2:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Castor High School (417 students)
Arcadia High School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Arcadia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castor High Sc
Castor High School
417 students
- Saline High Sc
Saline High School
303 students
- Crawford Eleme
Crawford Elementary School
278 students
- This school
Arcadia High School
248 students
- Ringgold High
Ringgold High School
219 students
- Ringgold Eleme
Ringgold Elementary School
195 students
What this shows Arcadia High School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arcadia High School compares
Arcadia High 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 45% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 33% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 4% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$21,059
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 89.1%
White 4.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Arcadia High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bienville Parish reports $21,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arcadia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saline High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crawford Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ringgold High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arcadia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Arcadia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arcadia High School
How many students attend Arcadia High School?
Arcadia High School has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arcadia, LA. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia High School is 9.2:1, which is 45% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 41% lower 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 Arcadia High School?
82.9% of students at Arcadia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcadia High School?
The largest demographic group at Arcadia High School is African American at 89.1% of enrollment, in Arcadia, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcadia High School?
Arcadia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Bienville Parish?
Besides Arcadia High School, Bienville Parish also operates Castor High School (417 students), Saline High School (303 students), and Crawford Elementary School (278 students). See the Bienville Parish district page for the complete list.