Enrollment
314
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Livingston, LA
Frost School
Federal NCES profile for Frost School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220102000764
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frost School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Livingston · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Frost School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frost School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Livingston, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102000764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frost School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frost School
Frost School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Livingston, Louisiana, enrolling 314 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.6% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 314 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 309 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #292, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Livingston Parish spends $11,995 per pupil, 27% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Livingston's public schools, it stands alongside Doyle High School (643 students): Frost School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 19.5:1).
Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students) and Walker High School (2,006 students) alongside Frost 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 Frost School compares
Frost 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 22% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 5% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$11,995
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Frost School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livingston Parish, which includes Frost School.
$11,995
Per student
-27%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 46.1%
Federal 23.7%
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 Frost School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Larger | Lower 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 Frost School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 Livingston
2 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 (~314 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Frost School
How many students attend Frost School?
Frost School has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Livingston, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frost School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frost School is 13.1:1, which is 22% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 17% 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 Frost School?
65.6% of students at Frost School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frost School?
The largest demographic group at Frost School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Livingston, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frost School?
Frost School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frost School rank among schools in Livingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Frost School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Livingston, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Livingston on the city page.
Is Frost School a good school?
Frost School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Louisiana schools. 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 Livingston Parish?
Besides Frost 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.
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