- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kinder, LA
Kinder High School
Federal NCES profile for Kinder High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220006000027
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kinder High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kinder · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kinder High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kinder High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kinder, LA.
School address
District: Allen Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220006000027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Kinder High School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 220006000027 · Kinder, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 15.5:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Kinder Elementary School (524 students)
Kinder High School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Kinder High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kinder Element
Kinder Elementary School
524 students
- Oakdale Elemen
Oakdale Elementary School
516 students
- This school
Kinder High School
388 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
387 students
- Oakdale Middle
Oakdale Middle School
340 students
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School
337 students
What this shows Kinder High School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kinder High School compares
Kinder 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 21% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,694
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
African American 18.8%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Kinder High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allen Parish reports $14,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kinder High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kinder High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Kinder
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kinder High School
How many students attend Kinder High School?
Kinder High School has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kinder, LA. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinder High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinder High School is 15.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% 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 Kinder High School?
49.3% of students at Kinder High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kinder High School?
The largest demographic group at Kinder High School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Kinder, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kinder High School?
Kinder High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Kinder High School rank among public schools in Kinder?
By Resource Investment Index, Kinder High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kinder, 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 Allen Parish?
Besides Kinder High School, Allen Parish also operates Kinder Elementary School (524 students), Oakdale Elementary School (516 students), and Fairview High School (387 students). See the Allen Parish district page for the complete list.