- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jennings, LA
Hathaway High School
Federal NCES profile for Hathaway High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220081000564
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hathaway High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Jennings · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hathaway High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hathaway High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jennings, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Davis Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220081000564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hathaway High School held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 220081000564 · Jennings, LA Other · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 17.7:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Jennings Elementary School (976 students)
Hathaway High School held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Hathaway High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jennings Eleme
Jennings Elementary School
976 students
- Jennings High
Jennings High School
775 students
- Lacassine High
Lacassine High School
587 students
- This school
Hathaway High School
566 students
- Welsh Elementa
Welsh Elementary School
499 students
- Lake Arthur El
Lake Arthur Elementary School
441 students
What this shows Hathaway High School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hathaway High School compares
Hathaway 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 19% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,082
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Hathaway High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Davis Parish reports $14,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hathaway High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jennings High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lacassine High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Welsh Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Arthur Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hathaway High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Jennings
2 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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hathaway High School
How many students attend Hathaway High School?
Hathaway High School has 566 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jennings, LA. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hathaway High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hathaway High School is 17.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hathaway High School?
50.6% of students at Hathaway High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hathaway High School?
The largest demographic group at Hathaway High School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Jennings, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hathaway High School?
Hathaway High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Hathaway High School rank among schools in Jennings?
By Resource Investment Index, Hathaway High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jennings, 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 Jefferson Davis Parish?
Besides Hathaway High School, Jefferson Davis Parish also operates Jennings Elementary School (976 students), Jennings High School (775 students), and Lacassine High School (587 students). See the Jefferson Davis Parish district page for the complete list.