- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesville, LA
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220042000295
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Jonesville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jonesville, LA.
School address
District: Catahoula Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220042000295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Central High School shrank from 61 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-16.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.4 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 220042000295 · Jonesville, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
47 enr · 5.9:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisonburg High School (318 students)
Central High School shrank from 61 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-16.4%). Teacher FTE lost 8.4 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Central 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
- Block High Sch
Block High School
179 students
- Sicily Island
Sicily Island High School
143 students
- This school 47
Central High School
47 students
What this shows Central High School reports 47 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High School compares
Central 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 | 5.9:1 | ▼ 65% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 27% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.9:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
47
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
5.9:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 1% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
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.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Central High School is less 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 Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jonesville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Block High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sicily Island High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central 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
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~47 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 47 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 61 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 5.9:1, which is 65% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 62% 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 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% of enrollment, in Jonesville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Central High School rank among schools in Jonesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #1 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 Central High School, Catahoula Parish also operates Harrisonburg High School (318 students), Jonesville Elementary School (211 students), and Block High School (179 students). See the Catahoula Parish district page for the complete list.