Enrollment
396
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Donaldsonville, LA
Donaldsonville High School
Federal NCES profile for Donaldsonville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220009000036
👥 S:T ratio 59
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donaldsonville High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Donaldsonville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Donaldsonville High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donaldsonville High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Donaldsonville, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009000036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donaldsonville High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Donaldsonville High School
Donaldsonville High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, enrolling 396 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, Donaldsonville High School is leaner than roughly 94% of Louisiana schools and 39% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 345 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #139.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 124 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 396 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students) and East Ascension High School (1,894 students) alongside Donaldsonville High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Donaldsonville High School compares
Donaldsonville High School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 39% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 27% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 6% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$14,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
White 2.3%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Donaldsonville High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ascension Parish, which includes Donaldsonville High School.
$14,042
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.9%
State 32.2%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Donaldsonville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Ascension High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Amant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donaldsonville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Donaldsonville High School
How many students attend Donaldsonville High School?
Donaldsonville High School has 396 students enrolled. It is a high school in Donaldsonville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donaldsonville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donaldsonville High School is 10.2:1, which is 39% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 35% 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 Donaldsonville High School?
79.1% of students at Donaldsonville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donaldsonville High School?
The largest demographic group at Donaldsonville High School is African American at 92.4% of enrollment, in Donaldsonville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donaldsonville High School?
Donaldsonville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Donaldsonville High School rank among public schools in Donaldsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Donaldsonville High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Donaldsonville, 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 Donaldsonville on the city page.
Is Donaldsonville High School a good school?
Donaldsonville High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ascension Parish?
Besides Donaldsonville High School, Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students), East Ascension High School (1,894 students), and St. Amant High School (1,847 students). See the Ascension Parish district page for the complete list.
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