- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marksville, LA
Marksville High School
Federal NCES profile for Marksville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220015000073
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marksville High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Louisiana schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 640
- students enrolled
Marksville High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Avoyelles Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220015000073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Marksville High School held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 220015000073 · Marksville, LA Other · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 20:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Bunkie Magnet High School (669 students)
Marksville High School held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Marksville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bunkie Magnet
Bunkie Magnet High School
669 students
- This school
Marksville High School
640 students
- Marksville Ele
Marksville Elementary School
625 students
- Plaucheville E
Plaucheville Elementary School
582 students
- Lafargue Eleme
Lafargue Elementary School
581 students
- Avoyelles High
Avoyelles High School
465 students
What this shows Marksville High School reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marksville High School compares
Marksville 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 19% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▼ 5% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,790
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 640 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.8%
African American 42.7%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Marksville High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Avoyelles Parish reports $13,790 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marksville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkie Magnet High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marksville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plaucheville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafargue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avoyelles High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marksville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Marksville
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 (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marksville High School
How many students attend Marksville High School?
Marksville High School has 640 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marksville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marksville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marksville High School is 20:1, which is 19% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marksville High School?
59.4% of students at Marksville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marksville High School?
The largest demographic group at Marksville High School is White at 45.8% of enrollment, in Marksville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marksville High School?
Marksville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
What other schools are in Avoyelles Parish?
Besides Marksville High School, Avoyelles Parish also operates Bunkie Magnet High School (669 students), Marksville Elementary School (625 students), and Plaucheville Elementary School (582 students). See the Avoyelles Parish district page for the complete list.