Enrollment
669
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bunkie Magnet High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bunkie Magnet High School
Bunkie Magnet High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bunkie, Louisiana, enrolling 669 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 94% of Louisiana schools and 38% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 669 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 343 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #311, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (46%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 669 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Avoyelles Parish spends $12,612 per pupil, 23% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 147 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 669 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bunkie's public schools, it stands alongside La School for Ag Science (412 students): Bunkie Magnet High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.1:1 vs 18.7:1).
Avoyelles Parish also operates Marksville High School (640 students) and Marksville Elementary School (625 students) alongside Bunkie Magnet High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bunkie Magnet High School compares
Bunkie Magnet High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avoyelles Parish, which includes Bunkie Magnet High School.
$12,612
Per student
-23%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 47.4%
Federal 27.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~669 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Bunkie on the city page.
Is Bunkie Magnet High School a good school?
Bunkie Magnet High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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