Enrollment
1,451
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mandeville, LA
Fontainebleau High School
Federal NCES profile for Fontainebleau High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220165000412
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fontainebleau High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Mandeville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fontainebleau High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fontainebleau High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Mandeville, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165000412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fontainebleau High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fontainebleau High School
Fontainebleau High School is a large high school in Mandeville, Louisiana, enrolling 1,451 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.9% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,451 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1451 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Mandeville's high schools, it stands alongside Mandeville High School (2,006 students): Fontainebleau High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 19.1:1).
St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students) and Slidell High School (1,654 students) alongside Fontainebleau 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 Fontainebleau High School compares
Fontainebleau 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 55% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,451 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,451
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,024
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 72.8%
African American 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Fontainebleau High School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Tammany Parish, which includes Fontainebleau High School.
$14,024
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 38.3%
Federal 9.8%
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 Fontainebleau High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fontainebleau High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,654
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Mandeville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fontainebleau High School
How many students attend Fontainebleau High School?
Fontainebleau High School has 1,451 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mandeville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fontainebleau High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fontainebleau High School is 17.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fontainebleau High School?
27.9% of students at Fontainebleau High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fontainebleau High School?
The largest demographic group at Fontainebleau High School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Mandeville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fontainebleau High School?
Fontainebleau High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fontainebleau High School rank among high schools in Mandeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fontainebleau High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Mandeville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mandeville on the city page.
Is Fontainebleau High School a good school?
Fontainebleau High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the largest 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 St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Fontainebleau High School, St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students), Slidell High School (1,654 students), and Covington High School (1,600 students). See the St. Tammany Parish district page for the complete list.
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