- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+14.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 220156001685 · Opelousas, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 13.8:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+14.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beau Chene Hig
Beau Chene High School
767 students
- Opelousas Seni
Opelousas Senior High School
698 students
- Leonville Elem
Leonville Elementary School
616 students
- Eunice High Sc
Eunice High School
606 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
575 students
- This school 289
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
289 students
What this shows Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts compares
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,349
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 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.
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
District finance for St. Landry Parish reports $14,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), up 37.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.