- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220051000334
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mansfield High School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 220051000334 · Mansfield, LA High · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 11.3:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: North Desoto High School (817 students)
Mansfield High School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Mansfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Desoto H
North Desoto High School
817 students
- North Desoto U
North Desoto Upper Elementary School
807 students
- North Desoto M
North Desoto Middle School 6-8
605 students
- Logansport Hig
Logansport High School
566 students
- Mansfield Elem
Mansfield Elementary School
542 students
- This school
Mansfield High School
327 students
What this shows Mansfield High School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mansfield High School compares
Mansfield High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$18,116
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Desoto Parish reports $18,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~327 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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 46/100 (typical 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 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.
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.