- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · River Ridge, LA
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School
Federal NCES profile for Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000618
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 384
- students enrolled
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 220084000618 · River Ridge, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 14.2:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school 384
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School
384 students
What this shows Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School compares
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 3% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,155
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
24
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 37.0%
White 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School
How many students attend Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School?
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School has 384 students enrolled. It is a public school in River Ridge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School is 14.2:1, which is 15% 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 Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School?
64.3% of students at Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School?
The largest demographic group at Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School is African American at 37.0% of enrollment, in River Ridge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School?
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Jefferson Parish?
Besides Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.