- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Geismar, LA
Dutchtown High School
Federal NCES profile for Dutchtown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220009001541
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dutchtown High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Geismar · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dutchtown High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dutchtown High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Geismar, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009001541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
Dutchtown High School held near 2,731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+88 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 148.0 → 160.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+88 students YoY 220009001541 · Geismar, LA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,029 enr · 13.8:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ascension High School (1,894 students)
Dutchtown High School held near 2,731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+88 headcount). Teacher FTE added 148.0 → 160.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Dutchtown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Prairieville M
Prairieville Middle School
835 students
What this shows Dutchtown High School reports 2,029 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dutchtown High School compares
Dutchtown 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 62% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,029 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,029
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
258
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 55 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
African American 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Dutchtown High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Dutchtown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ascension High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Amant High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dutchtown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~2,029 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dutchtown High School
How many students attend Dutchtown High School?
Dutchtown High School has 2,029 students enrolled. It is a high school in Geismar, LA. CCD year-over-year: 2,643 (2022-23) → 2,731 (2023-24), nearly flat (+88).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutchtown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutchtown High School is 13.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 12% 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 Dutchtown High School?
23.6% of students at Dutchtown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dutchtown High School?
The largest demographic group at Dutchtown High School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Geismar, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dutchtown High School?
Dutchtown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Dutchtown High School rank among public schools in Geismar?
By Resource Investment Index, Dutchtown High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Geismar, 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 Dutchtown High School, Ascension Parish also operates East Ascension High School (1,894 students), St. Amant High School (1,847 students), and Lake Elementary School (1,096 students). See the Ascension Parish district page for the complete list.