Enrollment
72
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covington, LA
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr.
Federal NCES profile for Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220168010414
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. ranks #1 of 4 schools in Covington, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168010414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr.
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. is a small combined-grade school in Covington, Louisiana, enrolling 72 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 36.7% free-meal eligibility runs 41% below the Louisiana average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Louisiana schools, with 72 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and White (38%) (diversity index 56/100).
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Tangipahoa Parish spends $12,458 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Covington's public schools, it stands alongside Lee Road Junior High School (727 students): Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 14.3:1).
Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students) and Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students) alongside Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr..
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 Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. compares
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 41% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 54.2%
White 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: African American at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tangipahoa Parish, which includes Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr..
$12,458
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 20.1%
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 Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond High Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hammond Eastside Magnet | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Champ Cooper Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Covington
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~72 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr.
How many students attend Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr.?
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. has 72 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Covington, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. is 18:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr.?
36.7% of students at Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr.?
The largest demographic group at Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. is African American at 54.2% of enrollment, in Covington, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr.?
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. rank among schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. ranks #1 of 4 schools in Covington, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Covington on the city page.
Is Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. a good school?
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the smallest 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 Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr., Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students), Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students), and Hammond Eastside Magnet (1,340 students). See the Tangipahoa Parish district page for the complete list.
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