- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
NCES CCD campus card
420 on latest CCD 220114002025 · Natchitoches, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 14.5:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 schools in Natchitoches. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Natchitoches Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Natchitoches C
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
- This school 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 Magnet School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natchitoches Magnet School compares
Natchitoches Magnet School vs Louisiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$15,838
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
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.
Programs
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 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
- 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
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 (~420 students)
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.