- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · French Settlement, LA
French Settlement High School
Federal NCES profile for French Settlement High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220102000762
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
French Settlement High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 450
- students enrolled
French Settlement High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102000762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
French Settlement High School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 220102000762 · French Settlement, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 15.5:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Denham Springs High School (2,385 students)
French Settlement High School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
French Settlement High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denham Springs
Denham Springs High School
2,385 students
- Walker High Sc
Walker High School
2,006 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High School
1,392 students
- Denham Springs 811
Denham Springs Junior High School
811 students
- Denham Springs 735
Denham Springs Freshman High School
735 students
- This school 450
French Settlement High School
450 students
What this shows French Settlement High School reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How French Settlement High School compares
French Settlement 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▼ 19% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,047
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, French Settlement High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Livingston Parish reports $12,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How French Settlement High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to French Settlement 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
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in French Settlement
1 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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about French Settlement High School
How many students attend French Settlement High School?
French Settlement High School has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in French Settlement, LA. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at French Settlement High School?
The student-teacher ratio at French Settlement High School is 15.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% 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 French Settlement High School?
50.5% of students at French Settlement High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of French Settlement High School?
The largest demographic group at French Settlement High School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in French Settlement, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for French Settlement High School?
French Settlement High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
What other schools are in Livingston Parish?
Besides French Settlement High School, Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students), Walker High School (2,006 students), and Live Oak High School (1,392 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.