- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ferriday, LA
Ferriday High School
Federal NCES profile for Ferriday High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220048000317
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferriday High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Ferriday · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 93.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferriday High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferriday High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Ferriday, LA.
School address
District: Concordia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220048000317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ferriday High School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 220048000317 · Ferriday, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 9:1 · 93.9% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Vidalia Lower Elementary School (415 students)
Ferriday High School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ferriday High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vidalia Lower
Vidalia Lower Elementary School
415 students
- Monterey High
Monterey High School
369 students
- Vidalia High S
Vidalia High School
364 students
- Vidalia Junior
Vidalia Junior High School
336 students
- Vidalia Upper
Vidalia Upper Elementary School
316 students
- This school
Ferriday High School
289 students
What this shows Ferriday High School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferriday High School compares
Ferriday 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 46% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.9% | ▲ 50% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,509
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.7%
White 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Ferriday High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Concordia Parish reports $15,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferriday High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vidalia Lower Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vidalia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vidalia Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vidalia Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferriday High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Ferriday
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ferriday High School
How many students attend Ferriday High School?
Ferriday High School has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ferriday, LA. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferriday High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferriday High School is 9:1, which is 46% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 43% 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 Ferriday High School?
93.9% of students at Ferriday High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferriday High School?
The largest demographic group at Ferriday High School is African American at 91.7% of enrollment, in Ferriday, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferriday High School?
Ferriday High School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Ferriday High School rank among schools in Ferriday?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferriday High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Ferriday, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ferriday on the city page.
What other schools are in Concordia Parish?
Besides Ferriday High School, Concordia Parish also operates Vidalia Lower Elementary School (415 students), Monterey High School (369 students), and Vidalia High School (364 students). See the Concordia Parish district page for the complete list.