- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bastrop, LA
Morehouse Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Morehouse Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220111000778
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morehouse Magnet School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Bastrop · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Morehouse Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morehouse Magnet School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Bastrop, LA.
School address
District: Morehouse Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220111000778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Morehouse Magnet School shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 220111000778 · Bastrop, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 10.9:1 · 4.8% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Beekman Charter School (1,053 students)
Morehouse Magnet School shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Morehouse Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beekman Charte
Beekman Charter School
1,053 students
- Bastrop High S
Bastrop High School
794 students
- Morehouse Elem
Morehouse Elementary School
509 students
- Delta Elementa
Delta Elementary School
442 students
- This school 284
Morehouse Magnet School
284 students
What this shows Morehouse Magnet School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morehouse Magnet School compares
Morehouse Magnet 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 92% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$16,560
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.4%
White 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Morehouse Magnet School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morehouse Parish reports $16,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morehouse Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beekman Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bastrop High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morehouse Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delta Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morehouse Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Bastrop
3 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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morehouse Magnet School
How many students attend Morehouse Magnet School?
Morehouse Magnet School has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bastrop, LA. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morehouse Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morehouse Magnet School is 10.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 31% 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 Morehouse Magnet School?
4.8% of students at Morehouse Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morehouse Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Morehouse Magnet School is African American at 69.4% of enrollment, in Bastrop, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morehouse Magnet School?
Morehouse Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morehouse Magnet School rank among schools in Bastrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Morehouse Magnet School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Bastrop, 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 Morehouse Parish?
Besides Morehouse Magnet School, Morehouse Parish also operates Beekman Charter School (1,053 students), Bastrop High School (794 students), and Morehouse Elementary School (509 students). See the Morehouse Parish district page for the complete list.