- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mt. Hermon, LA
Mt. Hermon School
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Hermon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220186001425
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Hermon School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Louisiana schools.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 373
- students enrolled
Mt. Hermon School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washington Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220186001425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Mt. Hermon School shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 220186001425 · Mt. Hermon, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 14.3:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine School (738 students)
Mt. Hermon School shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Mt. Hermon School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine School
Pine School
738 students
- Thomas Element
Thomas Elementary School
721 students
- Franklinton Hi
Franklinton High School
649 students
- Franklinton Pr
Franklinton Primary School
567 students
- Franklinton El
Franklinton Elementary School
389 students
- This school
Mt. Hermon School
373 students
What this shows Mt. Hermon School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Hermon School compares
Mt. Hermon 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▼ 9% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 29% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$13,463
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
African American 20.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Mt. Hermon School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Parish reports $13,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Hermon School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklinton Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklinton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Hermon School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Hermon School
How many students attend Mt. Hermon School?
Mt. Hermon School has 373 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mt. Hermon, LA. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Hermon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Hermon School is 14.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 9% 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 Mt. Hermon School?
56.8% of students at Mt. Hermon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Hermon School?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Hermon School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Mt. Hermon, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Hermon School?
Mt. Hermon School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Washington Parish?
Besides Mt. Hermon School, Washington Parish also operates Pine School (738 students), Thomas Elementary School (721 students), and Franklinton High School (649 students). See the Washington Parish district page for the complete list.