- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denham Springs, LA
Denham Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Denham Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220102000758
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denham Springs High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #2 of 17
- public schools in Denham Springs · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Denham Springs High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denham Springs High School ranks #2 of 17 public schools in Denham Springs, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102000758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+103 students YoY
Denham Springs High School grew from 1,654 students in 2022-23 to 1,757 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 89.7 → 105.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+103 students YoY 220102000758 · Denham Springs, LA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,385 enr · 26.8:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Walker High School (2,006 students)
Denham Springs High School grew from 1,654 students in 2022-23 to 1,757 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 89.7 → 105.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Denham Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Denham Springs 735
Denham Springs Freshman High School
735 students
- Levi Milton El 702
Levi Milton Elementary School
702 students
What this shows Denham Springs High School reports 2,385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denham Springs High School compares
Denham Springs High School is a growing 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 | 26.8:1 | ▲ 60% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 26% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,385 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,385
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 97% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.9%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 798 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Denham Springs High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Levi Milton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denham Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 (~2,385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Denham Springs High School
How many students attend Denham Springs High School?
Denham Springs High School has 2,385 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denham Springs, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,654 (2022-23) → 1,757 (2023-24), up 103.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denham Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denham Springs High School is 26.8:1, which is 60% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denham Springs High School?
46.3% of students at Denham Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denham Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Denham Springs High School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Denham Springs, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denham Springs High School?
Denham Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Denham Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Denham Springs High School ranks #2 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 High School, Livingston Parish also operates Walker High School (2,006 students), Live Oak High School (1,392 students), and Denham Springs Junior High School (811 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.