- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belcher, LA
Herndon Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Herndon Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220030000165
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herndon Magnet School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 701
- students enrolled
Herndon Magnet School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030000165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Herndon Magnet School held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.4 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 220030000165 · Belcher, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
701 enr · 16.3:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students)
Herndon Magnet School held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.4 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Herndon Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Captain Shreve
Captain Shreve High School
1,658 students
- C.E. Byrd High
C.E. Byrd High School
1,517 students
- Walnut Hill El
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
1,480 students
- Turner Element
Turner Elementary Middle School
1,437 students
- Magnolia Schoo
Magnolia School of Excellence
1,430 students
- This school
Herndon Magnet School
701 students
What this shows Herndon Magnet School reports 701 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herndon Magnet School compares
Herndon Magnet 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 43% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,072
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 701 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
African American 16.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Herndon Magnet School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caddo Parish reports $14,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herndon Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Shreve High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C.E. Byrd High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turner Elementary Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia School of Excellence | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herndon Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,517
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,430
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~701 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herndon Magnet School
How many students attend Herndon Magnet School?
Herndon Magnet School has 701 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belcher, LA. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 729 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herndon Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herndon Magnet School is 16.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% higher 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 Herndon Magnet School?
35.5% of students at Herndon Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herndon Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Herndon Magnet School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Belcher, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herndon Magnet School?
Herndon Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
What other schools are in Caddo Parish?
Besides Herndon Magnet School, Caddo Parish also operates Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students), C.E. Byrd High School (1,517 students), and Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School (1,480 students). See the Caddo Parish district page for the complete list.