Enrollment
289
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Opelousas, LA
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
Federal NCES profile for Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220156001685
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Opelousas · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts has class sizes smaller than 76% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts ranks #2 of 5 schools in Opelousas, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Opelousas, Louisiana, enrolling 289 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 289 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 192 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and White (37%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Opelousas's public schools, it stands alongside Park Vista Elementary School (533 students): Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 13.3:1).
St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students) and Opelousas Senior High School (698 students) alongside Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts.
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 Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts compares
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 54.3%
White 37.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Landry Parish, which includes Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts.
$14,050
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 44.1%
Federal 27.3%
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 Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Opelousas Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Opelousas
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Park Vista Elementary School
Standard public school
533 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Standard public school
434 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Grolee Elementary School
Standard public school
404 students 15:1 students per teacher
Northeast Elementary School
Standard public school
232 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~289 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
How many students attend Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts?
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Opelousas, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is 13.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 12% 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 Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts?
51.9% of students at Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts?
The largest demographic group at Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is African American at 54.3% of enrollment, in Opelousas, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts?
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts rank among schools in Opelousas?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts ranks #2 of 5 schools in Opelousas, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Opelousas on the city page.
Is Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts a good school?
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of 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 St. Landry Parish?
Besides Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts, St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students), Opelousas Senior High School (698 students), and Leonville Elementary School (616 students). See the St. Landry Parish district page for the complete list.
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