Enrollment
2,029
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220009001541
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
147.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dutchtown High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dutchtown High School
Dutchtown High School is a large high school in Geismar, Louisiana, enrolling 2,029 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.6% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,029 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 55 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Ascension Parish also operates East Ascension High School (1,894 students) and St. Amant High School (1,847 students) alongside Dutchtown 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 Dutchtown High School compares
Dutchtown 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,042
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ascension Parish, which includes Dutchtown 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 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
- 1,894
- 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
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~2,029 students)
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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.
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 48/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Geismar on the city page.
Is Dutchtown High School a good school?
Dutchtown High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. 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 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.
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