- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kentwood, LA
Kentwood High Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Kentwood High Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220168001310
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kentwood High Magnet School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Kentwood · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kentwood High Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kentwood High Magnet School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Kentwood, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Kentwood High Magnet School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 220168001310 · Kentwood, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 9.6:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
Kentwood High Magnet School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Kentwood High Magnet School 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 259
Kentwood High Magnet School
259 students
What this shows Kentwood High Magnet School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kentwood High Magnet School compares
Kentwood High 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 43% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 33% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 5% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.9%
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 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.2%
White 2.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Kentwood High Magnet School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
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 Kentwood High Magnet School 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kentwood High Magnet School'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 Kentwood
3 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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kentwood High Magnet School
How many students attend Kentwood High Magnet School?
Kentwood High Magnet School has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kentwood, LA. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kentwood High Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kentwood High Magnet School is 9.6:1, which is 43% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 39% 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 Kentwood High Magnet School?
83.2% of students at Kentwood High Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kentwood High Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Kentwood High Magnet School is African American at 94.2% of enrollment, in Kentwood, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kentwood High Magnet School?
Kentwood High Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Kentwood High Magnet School rank among schools in Kentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Kentwood High Magnet School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Kentwood, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides Kentwood High Magnet School, 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.