- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
East Ascension High School held near 2,157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 132.9 → 153.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+59 students YoY 220009000038 · Gonzales, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,894 enr · 14.3:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
East Ascension High School held near 2,157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount). Teacher FTE added 132.9 → 153.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
East Ascension High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High School
2,029 students
- This school
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 East Ascension High School reports 1,894 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Ascension High School compares
East Ascension 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,108
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 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.
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
District finance for Ascension Parish reports $14,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~1,894 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,098 (2022-23) → 2,157 (2023-24), nearly flat (+59).
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 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 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.
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.