- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houma, LA
Ellender Memorial High School
Federal NCES profile for Ellender Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220174001346
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellender Memorial High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #15 of 23
- public schools in Houma · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellender Memorial High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellender Memorial High School ranks #15 of 23 public schools in Houma, LA.
School address
District: Terrebonne Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220174001346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Ellender Memorial High School held near 883 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 220174001346 · Houma, LA High · MID · TRAD
819 enr · 20.5:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrebonne High School (1,346 students)
Ellender Memorial High School held near 883 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ellender Memorial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terrebonne Hig
Terrebonne High School
1,346 students
- H. L. Bourgeoi
H. L. Bourgeois High School
1,289 students
- South Terrebon
South Terrebonne High School
868 students
- This school
Ellender Memorial High School
819 students
- Mulberry Eleme
Mulberry Elementary School
789 students
- Houma Junior H
Houma Junior High School
673 students
What this shows Ellender Memorial High School reports 819 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellender Memorial High School compares
Ellender Memorial 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 0% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
69.8%
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
$13,613
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
African American 29.2%
White 19.0%
Two or More 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.5%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.3, Ellender Memorial High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Terrebonne Parish reports $13,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellender Memorial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrebonne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H. L. Bourgeois High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Terrebonne High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mulberry Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houma Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellender Memorial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Houma
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~819 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellender Memorial High School
How many students attend Ellender Memorial High School?
Ellender Memorial High School has 819 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houma, LA. CCD year-over-year: 868 (2022-23) → 883 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellender Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellender Memorial High School is 20.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ellender Memorial High School?
62.8% of students at Ellender Memorial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellender Memorial High School?
The largest demographic group at Ellender Memorial High School is Hispanic or Latino at 31.1% of enrollment, in Houma, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellender Memorial High School?
Ellender Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Ellender Memorial High School rank among public schools in Houma?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellender Memorial High School ranks #15 of 23 public schools in Houma, 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 Houma on the city page.
What other schools are in Terrebonne Parish?
Besides Ellender Memorial High School, Terrebonne Parish also operates Terrebonne High School (1,346 students), H. L. Bourgeois High School (1,289 students), and South Terrebonne High School (868 students). See the Terrebonne Parish district page for the complete list.