- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washington, LA
North Central High School
Federal NCES profile for North Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220156001989
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Central High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.1:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Central High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Central High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Washington, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
North Central High School shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 220156001989 · Washington, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 7.1:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
North Central High School shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
North Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beau Chene Hig
Beau Chene High School
767 students
- Opelousas Seni
Opelousas Senior High School
698 students
- Leonville Elem
Leonville Elementary School
616 students
- Eunice High Sc
Eunice High School
606 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
575 students
- This school 220
North Central High School
220 students
What this shows North Central High School reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Central High School compares
North Central High 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 | 7.1:1 | ▼ 58% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 30% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 2% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$14,349
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 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 49.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.0%
White 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, North Central High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Landry Parish reports $14,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Opelousas Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Washington
2 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 (~220 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Central High School
How many students attend North Central High School?
North Central High School has 220 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washington, LA. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central High School is 7.1:1, which is 58% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 55% 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 North Central High School?
81.2% of students at North Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Central High School?
The largest demographic group at North Central High School is African American at 85.0% of enrollment, in Washington, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Central High School?
North Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
How does North Central High School rank among schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, North Central High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Washington, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. Landry Parish?
Besides North Central High School, St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students), Opelousas Senior High School (698 students), and Leonville Elementary School (616 students). See the St. Landry Parish district page for the complete list.