- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bunkie, LA
Bunkie Magnet High School
Federal NCES profile for Bunkie Magnet High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220015000063
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bunkie Magnet High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Bunkie · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bunkie Magnet High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bunkie Magnet High School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Bunkie, LA.
School address
District: Avoyelles Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220015000063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Bunkie Magnet High School held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 220015000063 · Bunkie, LA Other · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 23.1:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Marksville High School (640 students)
Bunkie Magnet High School held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Bunkie Magnet High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bunkie Magnet High School
669 students
- Marksville Hig
Marksville High School
640 students
- Marksville Ele
Marksville Elementary School
625 students
- Plaucheville E
Plaucheville Elementary School
582 students
- Lafargue Eleme
Lafargue Elementary School
581 students
- Avoyelles High
Avoyelles High School
465 students
What this shows Bunkie Magnet High School reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bunkie Magnet High School compares
Bunkie Magnet 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 38% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 94% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$13,790
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 669 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.2%
White 46.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Bunkie Magnet High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Avoyelles Parish reports $13,790 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bunkie Magnet High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marksville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marksville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plaucheville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafargue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avoyelles High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bunkie Magnet High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Bunkie
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
La School for Ag Science
Vocational / career-technical school
412 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Bunkie Elementary School
Standard public school
368 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Alternative education program
56 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~669 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bunkie Magnet High School
How many students attend Bunkie Magnet High School?
Bunkie Magnet High School has 669 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bunkie, LA. CCD year-over-year: 702 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunkie Magnet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bunkie Magnet High School is 23.1:1, which is 38% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bunkie Magnet High School?
52.1% of students at Bunkie Magnet High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bunkie Magnet High School?
The largest demographic group at Bunkie Magnet High School is African American at 47.2% of enrollment, in Bunkie, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bunkie Magnet High School?
Bunkie Magnet High 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 Bunkie Magnet High School rank among schools in Bunkie?
By Resource Investment Index, Bunkie Magnet High School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Bunkie, 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 Avoyelles Parish?
Besides Bunkie Magnet High School, Avoyelles Parish also operates Marksville High School (640 students), Marksville Elementary School (625 students), and Plaucheville Elementary School (582 students). See the Avoyelles Parish district page for the complete list.