- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Crowley, LA
Crowley High School
Federal NCES profile for Crowley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220003000006
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crowley High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Crowley · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Crowley High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crowley High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Crowley, LA.
School address
District: Acadia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Crowley High School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 220003000006 · Crowley, LA High · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 12.1:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mire Elementary School (662 students)
Crowley High School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Crowley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mire Elementar
Mire Elementary School
662 students
- Rayne High Sch
Rayne High School
653 students
- Iota Elementar
Iota Elementary School
585 students
- Iota High Scho
Iota High School
566 students
- Church Point H
Church Point High School
504 students
- This school
Crowley High School
495 students
What this shows Crowley High School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crowley High School compares
Crowley 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$12,428
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
194
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.6%
African American 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Crowley High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Acadia Parish reports $12,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crowley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mire Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iota Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iota High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Church Point High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crowley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high 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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crowley High School
How many students attend Crowley High School?
Crowley High School has 495 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crowley, LA. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crowley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crowley High School is 12.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 23% 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 Crowley High School?
70.0% of students at Crowley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crowley High School?
The largest demographic group at Crowley High School is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Crowley, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crowley High School?
Crowley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Crowley High School rank among public schools in Crowley?
By Resource Investment Index, Crowley High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Crowley, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Crowley on the city page.
What other schools are in Acadia Parish?
Besides Crowley High School, Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students), Rayne High School (653 students), and Iota Elementary School (585 students). See the Acadia Parish district page for the complete list.