- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. shrank from 180 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 5.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 220168010414 · Covington, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 18:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. shrank from 180 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 5.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponchatoula Hi
Ponchatoula High School
2,067 students
- Hammond High M
Hammond High Magnet School
1,606 students
- Hammond Eastsi
Hammond Eastside Magnet
1,340 students
- Champ Cooper E
Champ Cooper Elementary School
1,163 students
- Hammond Westsi
Hammond Westside Montessori
1,022 students
- This school 72
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr.
72 students
What this shows Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. compares
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Cntr. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,808
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
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.
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
District finance for Tangipahoa Parish reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~72 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), down 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.