- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesville, LA
Block High School
Federal NCES profile for Block High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220042000294
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Block High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Jonesville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Block High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Block High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jonesville, LA.
School address
District: Catahoula Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220042000294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Block High School shrank from 218 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 220042000294 · Jonesville, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 11.9:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisonburg High School (318 students)
Block High School shrank from 218 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Block High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisonburg H
Harrisonburg High School
318 students
- Jonesville Ele
Jonesville Elementary School
211 students
- This school
Block High School
179 students
- Sicily Island
Sicily Island High School
143 students
- Central High S 47
Central High School
47 students
What this shows Block High School reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Block High School compares
Block High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 28% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$16,990
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 59.8%
White 36.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Block High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Catahoula Parish reports $16,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Block High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jonesville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sicily Island High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Block High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Jonesville
2 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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Block High School
How many students attend Block High School?
Block High School has 179 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Block High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Block High School is 11.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 24% 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 Block High School?
79.8% of students at Block High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Block High School?
The largest demographic group at Block High School is African American at 59.8% of enrollment, in Jonesville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Block High School?
Block High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Block High School rank among schools in Jonesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Block High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jonesville, 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 Catahoula Parish?
Besides Block High School, Catahoula Parish also operates Harrisonburg High School (318 students), Jonesville Elementary School (211 students), and Sicily Island High School (143 students). See the Catahoula Parish district page for the complete list.