- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Iota, LA
Iota High School
Federal NCES profile for Iota High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220003000014
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iota High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Iota · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Iota High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iota High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Iota, LA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Iota High School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 220003000014 · Iota, LA High · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 19.5:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mire Elementary School (662 students)
Iota High School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Iota High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mire Elementar
Mire Elementary School
662 students
- Rayne High Sch
Rayne High School
653 students
- Iota Elementar
Iota Elementary School
585 students
- This school
Iota High School
566 students
- Church Point H
Church Point High School
504 students
- Crowley High S
Crowley High School
495 students
What this shows Iota High School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iota High School compares
Iota 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 33% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$12,428
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Iota High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Acadia Parish reports $12,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iota High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mire Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayne High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iota Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Church Point High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crowley High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iota High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Iota High School
How many students attend Iota High School?
Iota High School has 566 students enrolled. It is a high school in Iota, LA. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iota High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iota High School is 19.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iota High School?
42.1% of students at Iota High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iota High School?
The largest demographic group at Iota High School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Iota, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iota High School?
Iota High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Iota High School rank among public schools in Iota?
By Resource Investment Index, Iota High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Iota, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Acadia Parish?
Besides Iota High School, Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students), Rayne High School (653 students), and Iota Elementary School (585 students). See the Acadia Parish district page for the complete list.