- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denham Springs, LA
Denham Springs Freshman High School
Federal NCES profile for Denham Springs Freshman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220102000904
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denham Springs Freshman High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Louisiana schools.
- #8 of 17
- public schools in Denham Springs · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Denham Springs Freshman High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denham Springs Freshman High School ranks #8 of 17 public schools in Denham Springs, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102000904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Denham Springs Freshman High School held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 220102000904 · Denham Springs, LA High · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 19.9:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Denham Springs High School (2,385 students)
Denham Springs Freshman High School held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Denham Springs Freshman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denham Springs
Denham Springs High School
2,385 students
- Walker High Sc
Walker High School
2,006 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High School
1,392 students
- Denham Springs 811
Denham Springs Junior High School
811 students
- This school 735
Denham Springs Freshman High School
735 students
- Levi Milton El 702
Levi Milton Elementary School
702 students
What this shows Denham Springs Freshman High School reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denham Springs Freshman High School compares
Denham Springs Freshman 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 10% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,047
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 735 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Livingston Parish reports $12,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denham Springs Freshman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Levi Milton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denham Springs Freshman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar high schools in Denham Springs
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denham Springs Freshman High School
How many students attend Denham Springs Freshman High School?
Denham Springs Freshman High School has 735 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denham Springs, LA. CCD year-over-year: 735 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denham Springs Freshman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denham Springs Freshman High School is 19.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denham Springs Freshman High School?
56.3% of students at Denham Springs Freshman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denham Springs Freshman High School?
Denham Springs Freshman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Denham Springs Freshman High School rank among public schools in Denham Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Denham Springs Freshman High School ranks #8 of 17 public schools in Denham Springs, 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 Denham Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Livingston Parish?
Besides Denham Springs Freshman High School, Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students), Walker High School (2,006 students), and Live Oak High School (1,392 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.