- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Harvey, LA
Helen Cox High School
Federal NCES profile for Helen Cox High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220084000592
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helen Cox High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Harvey · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Helen Cox High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Cox High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Harvey, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
904 on latest CCD 220084000592 · Harvey, LA High · MID · TRAD
904 enr · 24.4:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 7 public schools in Harvey. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Helen Cox High 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 904
Helen Cox High School
904 students
What this shows Helen Cox High School reports 904 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helen Cox High School compares
Helen Cox High School vs Louisiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 45% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 6% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 904 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
904
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 96% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
293
in-school suspensions + 172 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Helen Cox High 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helen Cox High 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
Similar high schools in Harvey
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~904 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Helen Cox High School
How many students attend Helen Cox High School?
Helen Cox High School has 904 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harvey, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Cox High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Cox High School is 24.4:1, which is 45% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Helen Cox High School?
66.2% of students at Helen Cox High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helen Cox High School?
Helen Cox High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Helen Cox High School rank among public schools in Harvey?
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Cox High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Harvey, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harvey on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Helen Cox High 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.