Enrollment
47
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 220042000295
Central High School — Jonesville, LA
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Catahoula Parish · Louisiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.6:1
vs 18.6:1 Louisiana avg
-59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Central High School reports 47 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 59% below the Louisiana state mean of 18.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 52% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 45.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% below the Louisiana average and 11% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Catahoula Parish spends $18,113 per pupil district-wide, above the Louisiana average of $17,870 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.8% from local sources (property taxes), 42.3% from the state, and 29.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Louisiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.6:1 | ▼ 59% | 18.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 27% | 62.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 27% 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
7.6:1
students per teacher
— 59% below state mean
Top 1% in Louisiana — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,113
per pupil, district-wide
— above Louisiana avg of $17,870
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 47 Top 1% in Louisiana — larger than 99% of 1,330 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 7.6:1 -59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 45.9% -27% vs state
NCES ID 220042000295
Student demographics
White 91.5%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Catahoula Parish, which includes Central High School.
$18,113
Per student
+1%
vs Louisiana
Avg $17,870
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 42.3%
Federal 29.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 47 students enrolled. It is a other school in Jonesville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 7.6:1, which is 59% lower than the Louisiana average of 18.6:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High School?
45.9% of students at Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is White at 91.5%. The school serves a student body in Jonesville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.