- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220009000036
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Donaldsonville High School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.9 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 220009000036 · Donaldsonville, LA High · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 10.2:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
Donaldsonville High School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.9 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Donaldsonville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High School
2,029 students
- East Ascension
East Ascension High School
1,894 students
- St. Amant High
St. Amant High School
1,847 students
- Lake Elementar
Lake Elementary School
1,096 students
- Prairieville P
Prairieville Primary School
865 students
- This school 396
Donaldsonville High School
396 students
What this shows Donaldsonville High School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donaldsonville High School compares
Donaldsonville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,108
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 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.
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
District finance for Ascension Parish reports $14,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~396 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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 47/100 (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 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.
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.