Enrollment
414
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lucille Nesom Memorial compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lucille Nesom Memorial
Lucille Nesom Memorial is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tickfaw, Louisiana, enrolling 414 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 414 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 347 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #282, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tangipahoa Parish spends $12,458 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tickfaw's public schools, it stands alongside Midway Elementary School (440 students): Lucille Nesom Memorial is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 16.9:1).
Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students) and Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students) alongside Lucille Nesom Memorial.
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 Lucille Nesom Memorial compares
Lucille Nesom Memorial on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,458
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tangipahoa Parish, which includes Lucille Nesom Memorial.
$12,458
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 20.1%
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 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
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Tickfaw on the city page.
Is Lucille Nesom Memorial a good school?
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. 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 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.
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