Enrollment
1,894
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gonzales, LA
East Ascension High School
Federal NCES profile for East Ascension High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220009000038
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Ascension High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Gonzales · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East Ascension High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Ascension High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Gonzales, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009000038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
132.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Ascension High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Ascension High School
East Ascension High School is a large high school in Gonzales, Louisiana, enrolling 1,894 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,894 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 694 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,894 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students) and St. Amant High School (1,847 students) alongside East Ascension 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 East Ascension High School compares
East Ascension 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 23% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,894 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,894
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 29% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
414
in-school suspensions + 280 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 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 48.8%
White 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, East Ascension High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ascension Parish, which includes East Ascension 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 East Ascension High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Amant High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Primary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Ascension 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
- 1,847
- 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 (~1,894 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Ascension High School
How many students attend East Ascension High School?
East Ascension High School has 1,894 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gonzales, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ascension High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ascension High School is 14.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 9% 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 East Ascension High School?
48.2% of students at East Ascension High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Ascension High School?
The largest demographic group at East Ascension High School is African American at 48.8% of enrollment, in Gonzales, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Ascension High School?
East Ascension High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 East Ascension High School rank among public schools in Gonzales?
By Resource Investment Index, East Ascension High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Gonzales, 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 Gonzales on the city page.
Is East Ascension High School a good school?
East Ascension High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 East Ascension High School, Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 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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