Enrollment
566
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220003000014
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iota High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iota High School
Iota High School is a mid-sized high school in Iota, Louisiana, enrolling 566 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 42.1% free-meal eligibility runs 33% below the Louisiana average.
Enrollment of 566 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 292 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #228, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Acadia Parish spends $12,449 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students) and Rayne High School (653 students) alongside Iota High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Iota High School compares
Iota High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,449
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Acadia Parish, which includes Iota High School.
$12,449
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 45.8%
Federal 27.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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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.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Iota on the city page.
Is Iota High School a good school?
Iota High School earns 34/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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