Enrollment
557
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Erath, LA
Erath High School
Federal NCES profile for Erath High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220180001390
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Erath High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Erath · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Erath High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Erath High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Erath, LA.
School address
District: Vermilion Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220180001390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Erath High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Erath High School
Erath High School is a mid-sized high school in Erath, Louisiana, enrolling 557 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 87% of Louisiana schools and 23% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 557 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 319 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #159.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 154 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 557 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Vermilion Parish also operates North Vermilion High School (790 students) and Leblanc Elementary School (624 students) alongside Erath 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 Erath High School compares
Erath 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 27% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,778
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 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 82.9%
African American 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Erath High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vermilion Parish, which includes Erath High School.
$13,778
Per student
-16%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 45.1%
Federal 21.4%
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 Erath High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vermilion High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leblanc Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abbeville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dozier Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Erath High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Erath High School
How many students attend Erath High School?
Erath High School has 557 students enrolled. It is a high school in Erath, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erath High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Erath High School is 20.6:1, which is 23% 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 Erath High School?
45.8% of students at Erath High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Erath High School?
The largest demographic group at Erath High School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Erath, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Erath High School?
Erath High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Erath High School rank among public schools in Erath?
By Resource Investment Index, Erath High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Erath, 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 Erath on the city page.
Is Erath High School a good school?
Erath High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. 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 Vermilion Parish?
Besides Erath High School, Vermilion Parish also operates North Vermilion High School (790 students), Leblanc Elementary School (624 students), and Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice (592 students). See the Vermilion Parish district page for the complete list.
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