Enrollment
420
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Natchitoches, LA
Natchitoches Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Natchitoches Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220114002025
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natchitoches Magnet School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Natchitoches · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Natchitoches Magnet School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natchitoches Magnet School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Natchitoches, LA.
School address
District: Natchitoches Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220114002025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Natchitoches Magnet School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Natchitoches Magnet School
Natchitoches Magnet School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Natchitoches, Louisiana, enrolling 420 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 420 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 377 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Natchitoches's public schools, it stands alongside L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School (687 students): Natchitoches Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 15.3:1).
Natchitoches Parish also operates Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students) and L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School (687 students) alongside Natchitoches Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Natchitoches Magnet School compares
Natchitoches Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Natchitoches Parish, which includes Natchitoches Magnet School.
$15,353
Per student
-6%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 36.4%
Federal 20.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Natchitoches Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Provencal Elementary & Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| M.R. Weaver Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natchitoches Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- 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 other schools in Natchitoches
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
Standard public school
687 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School
Standard public school
290 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center
Alternative education program
37 students 4.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~420 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Natchitoches Magnet School
How many students attend Natchitoches Magnet School?
Natchitoches Magnet School has 420 students enrolled. It is a public school in Natchitoches, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natchitoches Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Natchitoches Magnet School is 14.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% 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 Magnet School?
72.9% of students at Natchitoches Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natchitoches Magnet School?
Natchitoches Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Natchitoches Magnet School rank among schools in Natchitoches?
By Resource Investment Index, Natchitoches Magnet School ranks #2 of 4 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 schools in Natchitoches on the city page.
Is Natchitoches Magnet School a good school?
Natchitoches Magnet School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Natchitoches Parish?
Besides Natchitoches Magnet School, Natchitoches Parish also operates Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students), L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School (687 students), and Provencal Elementary & Junior High School (444 students). See the Natchitoches Parish district page for the complete list.
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