- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leesville, LA
Hicks High School
Federal NCES profile for Hicks High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220183001408
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hicks High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Leesville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hicks High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hicks High School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Leesville, LA.
School address
District: Vernon Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220183001408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hicks High School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 220183001408 · Leesville, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 15.3:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosepine Elementary School (856 students)
Hicks High School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Hicks High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rosepine Eleme
Rosepine Elementary School
856 students
- Leesville High
Leesville High School
748 students
- Parkway Elemen
Parkway Elementary School
675 students
- West Leesville
West Leesville Elementary School
643 students
- Rosepine High
Rosepine High School
572 students
- This school 336
Hicks High School
336 students
What this shows Hicks High School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hicks High School compares
Hicks 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 25% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,743
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 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Hicks High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vernon Parish reports $12,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hicks High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosepine Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Leesville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosepine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hicks High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Leesville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pickering Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Pickering High School
Standard public school
379 students 14:1 students per teacher
East Leesville Elementary School
Standard public school
176 students 7.7:1 students per teacher
North Polk Elementary School
Standard public school
127 students 6.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hicks High School
How many students attend Hicks High School?
Hicks High School has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leesville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hicks High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hicks High School is 15.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% 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 Hicks High School?
47.0% of students at Hicks High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hicks High School?
The largest demographic group at Hicks High School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Leesville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hicks High School?
Hicks 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 Hicks High School rank among schools in Leesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hicks High School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Leesville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Leesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Vernon Parish?
Besides Hicks High School, Vernon Parish also operates Rosepine Elementary School (856 students), Leesville High School (748 students), and Parkway Elementary School (675 students). See the Vernon Parish district page for the complete list.