- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Natchitoches, LA
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center
Federal NCES profile for Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 81/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220114001404
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center earns 81/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Natchitoches · Resource Index
- 81
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Natchitoches, LA.
School address
District: Natchitoches Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220114001404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center shrank from 220 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-18.2%).
Teacher FTE added 8.4 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 220114001404 · Natchitoches, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 4.6:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 81
Nearest enrollment peer: Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students)
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center shrank from 220 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-18.2%). Teacher FTE added 8.4 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center 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
- Natchitoches M 420
Natchitoches Magnet School
420 students
- East Natchitoc 383
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
383 students
- This school 37
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center
37 students
What this shows Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center compares
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center 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 | 4.6:1 | ▼ 73% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 40% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
4.6:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 1% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 37 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 78.4%
White 18.9%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: African American at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
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 Parish Technical and Career Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Provencal Elementary & Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natchitoches Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center'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
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Natchitoches
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 (~37 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center
How many students attend Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center?
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center has 37 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Natchitoches, LA. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center is 4.6:1, which is 73% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 71% 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 Parish Technical and Career Center?
87.3% of students at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center?
The largest demographic group at Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center is African American at 78.4% of enrollment, in Natchitoches, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center?
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center has a Resource Investment Index of 81/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center rank among schools in Natchitoches?
By Resource Investment Index, Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center ranks #1 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 Parish Technical and Career Center, 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.