- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tickfaw, LA
Lucille Nesom Memorial
Federal NCES profile for Lucille Nesom Memorial, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220168001316
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucille Nesom Memorial earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tickfaw · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucille Nesom Memorial has class sizes smaller than 81% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucille Nesom Memorial ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tickfaw, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Lucille Nesom Memorial shrank from 549 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 220168001316 · Tickfaw, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 12.9:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
Lucille Nesom Memorial shrank from 549 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lucille Nesom Memorial 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 414
Lucille Nesom Memorial
414 students
What this shows Lucille Nesom Memorial reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucille Nesom Memorial compares
Lucille Nesom Memorial 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 23% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 26% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.2%
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.9%
White 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Lucille Nesom Memorial is more 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 Lucille Nesom Memorial 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 Lucille Nesom Memorial'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 Tickfaw
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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lucille Nesom Memorial
How many students attend Lucille Nesom Memorial?
Lucille Nesom Memorial has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tickfaw, LA. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucille Nesom Memorial?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucille Nesom Memorial is 12.9:1, which is 23% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% 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 Lucille Nesom Memorial?
78.9% of students at Lucille Nesom Memorial are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucille Nesom Memorial?
The largest demographic group at Lucille Nesom Memorial is African American at 45.9% of enrollment, in Tickfaw, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucille Nesom Memorial?
Lucille Nesom Memorial has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Lucille Nesom Memorial rank among public schools in Tickfaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucille Nesom Memorial ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tickfaw, 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 Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides Lucille Nesom Memorial, 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.