- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Independence, LA
Independence High Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Independence High Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220168001307
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence High Magnet earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Louisiana schools.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 490
- students enrolled
Independence High Magnet has class sizes smaller than 74% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Independence High Magnet shrank from 570 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 220168001307 · Independence, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 14:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
Independence High Magnet shrank from 570 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Independence High Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponchatoula Hi
Ponchatoula High School
2,067 students
- Hammond High M
Hammond High Magnet School
1,606 students
- Hammond Eastsi
Hammond Eastside Magnet
1,340 students
- Champ Cooper E
Champ Cooper Elementary School
1,163 students
- Hammond Westsi
Hammond Westside Montessori
1,022 students
- This school 490
Independence High Magnet
490 students
What this shows Independence High Magnet reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence High Magnet compares
Independence High Magnet 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 22% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 26% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.4%
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
$12,808
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 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.1%
White 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Independence High Magnet is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tangipahoa Parish reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence High Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond High Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Eastside Magnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champ Cooper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence High Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Independence
1 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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence High Magnet
How many students attend Independence High Magnet?
Independence High Magnet has 490 students enrolled. It is a public school in Independence, LA. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High Magnet is 14:1, which is 17% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% 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 Independence High Magnet?
76.0% of students at Independence High Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence High Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Independence High Magnet is African American at 54.1% of enrollment, in Independence, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence High Magnet?
Independence High Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides Independence High Magnet, Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students), Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students), and Hammond Eastside Magnet (1,340 students). See the Tangipahoa Parish district page for the complete list.