- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Providence, LA
General Trass High School
Federal NCES profile for General Trass High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220057000454
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
General Trass High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lake Providence · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
General Trass High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, General Trass High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Providence, LA.
School address
District: East Carroll Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220057000454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
General Trass High School shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 220057000454 · Lake Providence, LA High · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 10.7:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside Elementary School (359 students)
General Trass High School shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
General Trass High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
359 students
- This school
General Trass High School
214 students
- Griffin Middle
Griffin Middle School Academy
163 students
What this shows General Trass High School reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How General Trass High School compares
General Trass High School 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 36% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,240
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 99.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 99.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.0, General Trass High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for East Carroll Parish reports $19,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How General Trass High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Griffin Middle School Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to General Trass High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide high 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 (~214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about General Trass High School
How many students attend General Trass High School?
General Trass High School has 214 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Providence, LA. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at General Trass High School?
The student-teacher ratio at General Trass High School is 10.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 32% 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 General Trass High School?
85.1% of students at General Trass High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of General Trass High School?
The largest demographic group at General Trass High School is African American at 99.5% of enrollment, in Lake Providence, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for General Trass High School?
General Trass High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
How does General Trass High School rank among public schools in Lake Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, General Trass High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Providence, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Carroll Parish?
Besides General Trass High School, East Carroll Parish also operates Southside Elementary School (359 students) and Griffin Middle School Academy (163 students). See the East Carroll Parish district page for the complete list.