Enrollment
16
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 220004710417
Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville — Saint Martinville, LA
Federal NCES profile for Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 48
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: Office of Juvenile Justice · 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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 18.6:1 Louisiana avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville 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 Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville reports 16 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% 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 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 38% below the Louisiana average and 26% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 1 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 Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 30% | 18.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 38% | 62.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 0% | — | — |
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
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 38% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 11% in Louisiana — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 16 Top 0% in Louisiana — larger than 100% of 1,330 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.5% -38% vs state
NCES ID 220004710417
Student demographics
African American 62.5%
White 37.5%
Largest group: African American at 62.5% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville
How many students attend Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville?
Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville has 16 students enrolled. It is a other school in Saint Martinville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville is 13:1, which is 30% lower than the Louisiana average of 18.6:1 and 18% 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 Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville?
38.5% of students at Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville?
The largest demographic group at Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville is African American at 62.5%. The school serves a student body in Saint Martinville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville?
Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 1 factor: 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.