- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mamou, LA
Mamou High School
Federal NCES profile for Mamou High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220063000475
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mamou High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Louisiana schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 443
- students enrolled
Mamou High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Evangeline Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220063000475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-314 students YoY
Mamou High School shrank from 765 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (-41.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-314 students YoY 220063000475 · Mamou, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 11.7:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Prairie High School (757 students)
Mamou High School shrank from 765 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (-41.0%). Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Mamou High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Prairie H
Pine Prairie High School
757 students
- Bayou Chicot E
Bayou Chicot Elementary School
661 students
- This school
Mamou High School
443 students
- Basile High Sc
Basile High School
432 students
- James Stephens
James Stephens Montessori School
421 students
- Ville Platte H
Ville Platte High School
419 students
What this shows Mamou High School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mamou High School compares
Mamou High School 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▼ 7% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$15,255
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
176
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
African American 43.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Mamou High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evangeline Parish reports $15,255 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mamou High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Prairie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayou Chicot Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basile High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Stephens Montessori School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ville Platte High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mamou High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Mamou
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 (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mamou High School
How many students attend Mamou High School?
Mamou High School has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mamou, LA. CCD year-over-year: 765 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), down 314.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mamou High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mamou High School is 11.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 25% 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 Mamou High School?
58.4% of students at Mamou High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mamou High School?
The largest demographic group at Mamou High School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Mamou, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mamou High School?
Mamou High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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).
What other schools are in Evangeline Parish?
Besides Mamou High School, Evangeline Parish also operates Pine Prairie High School (757 students), Bayou Chicot Elementary School (661 students), and Basile High School (432 students). See the Evangeline Parish district page for the complete list.