Enrollment
327
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mansfield, LA
Mansfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Mansfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220051000334
👥 S:T ratio 55
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mansfield High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mansfield High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mansfield, LA.
School address
District: Desoto Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220051000334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mansfield High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mansfield High School
Mansfield High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Mansfield, Louisiana, enrolling 327 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.3:1, Mansfield High School is leaner than roughly 90% of Louisiana schools and 33% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 327 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 319 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #159.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 155 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 327 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Desoto Parish also operates North Desoto High School (817 students) and North Desoto Upper Elementary School (807 students) alongside Mansfield High School.
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 Mansfield High School compares
Mansfield High School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 33% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 26% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.7%
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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$18,202
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 90.8%
White 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Mansfield High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Desoto Parish, which includes Mansfield High School.
$18,202
Per student
+11%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.4%
State 14.5%
Federal 13.1%
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 Mansfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Desoto High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Desoto Upper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Desoto Middle School 6-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logansport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mansfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high 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 (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mansfield High School
How many students attend Mansfield High School?
Mansfield High School has 327 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mansfield, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mansfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mansfield High School is 11.3:1, which is 33% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 28% 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 Mansfield High School?
78.7% of students at Mansfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mansfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Mansfield High School is African American at 90.8% of enrollment, in Mansfield, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mansfield High School?
Mansfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Mansfield High School rank among public schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mansfield, 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 Mansfield on the city page.
Is Mansfield High School a good school?
Mansfield High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Louisiana schools. It is also less 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 Desoto Parish?
Besides Mansfield High School, Desoto Parish also operates North Desoto High School (817 students), North Desoto Upper Elementary School (807 students), and North Desoto Middle School 6-8 (605 students). See the Desoto Parish district page for the complete list.
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