- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Necessity, LA
Fort Necessity School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Necessity School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220066000486
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Necessity School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Louisiana schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 254
- students enrolled
Fort Necessity School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Franklin Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220066000486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Fort Necessity School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 220066000486 · Fort Necessity, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 14.1:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Parish High School (706 students)
Fort Necessity School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Fort Necessity School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Paris
Franklin Parish High School
706 students
- Crowville Scho
Crowville School
409 students
- Gilbert School
Gilbert School
394 students
- Winnsboro Elem
Winnsboro Elementary School
366 students
- Baskin School
Baskin School
325 students
- This school 254
Fort Necessity School
254 students
What this shows Fort Necessity School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Necessity School compares
Fort Necessity 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 21% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,907
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
African American 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Fort Necessity School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Parish reports $15,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Necessity School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Parish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crowville School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilbert School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnsboro Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baskin School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Necessity School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Necessity School
How many students attend Fort Necessity School?
Fort Necessity School has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Necessity, LA. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Necessity School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Necessity School is 14.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% 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 Fort Necessity School?
75.7% of students at Fort Necessity School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Necessity School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Necessity School is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Fort Necessity, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Necessity School?
Fort Necessity School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
What other schools are in Franklin Parish?
Besides Fort Necessity School, Franklin Parish also operates Franklin Parish High School (706 students), Crowville School (409 students), and Gilbert School (394 students). See the Franklin Parish district page for the complete list.