- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Natchitoches, LA
Natchitoches Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Natchitoches Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220114000834
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natchitoches Central High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Natchitoches · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Natchitoches Central High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natchitoches Central High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Natchitoches, LA.
School address
District: Natchitoches Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220114000834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Natchitoches Central High School held near 1,211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.9 → 88.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 220114000834 · Natchitoches, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,188 enr · 14.7:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School (687 students)
Natchitoches Central High School held near 1,211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.9 → 88.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Natchitoches Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Natchitoches Central High School
1,188 students
- L.P. Vaughn El
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
687 students
- Provencal Elem 444
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
444 students
- Natchitoches M 420
Natchitoches Magnet School
420 students
- East Natchitoc 383
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
383 students
- M.R. Weaver El 379
M.R. Weaver Elementary School
379 students
What this shows Natchitoches Central High School reports 1,188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natchitoches Central High School compares
Natchitoches Central 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 34% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,188 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,188
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$15,838
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
214
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 58.3%
White 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Natchitoches Central High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Natchitoches Parish reports $15,838 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Natchitoches Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Provencal Elementary & Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Natchitoches Magnet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| M.R. Weaver Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natchitoches Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Natchitoches
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Natchitoches Central High School
How many students attend Natchitoches Central High School?
Natchitoches Central High School has 1,188 students enrolled. It is a high school in Natchitoches, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,245 (2022-23) → 1,211 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natchitoches Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Natchitoches Central High School is 14.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% 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 Natchitoches Central High School?
83.7% of students at Natchitoches Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natchitoches Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Natchitoches Central High School is African American at 58.3% of enrollment, in Natchitoches, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natchitoches Central High School?
Natchitoches Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Natchitoches Central High School rank among public schools in Natchitoches?
By Resource Investment Index, Natchitoches Central High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Natchitoches, 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 Natchitoches on the city page.
What other schools are in Natchitoches Parish?
Besides Natchitoches Central High School, Natchitoches Parish also operates L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School (687 students), Provencal Elementary & Junior High School (444 students), and Natchitoches Magnet School (420 students). See the Natchitoches Parish district page for the complete list.