- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stonewall, LA
North Desoto High School
Federal NCES profile for North Desoto High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220051001579
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Desoto High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Stonewall · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Desoto High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Desoto High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Stonewall, LA.
School address
District: Desoto Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220051001579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
North Desoto High School held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 59.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 220051001579 · Stonewall, LA High · MID · TRAD
817 enr · 16.7:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: North Desoto Upper Elementary School (807 students)
North Desoto High School held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 59.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
North Desoto High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Desoto High School
817 students
- North Desoto U
North Desoto Upper Elementary School
807 students
- North Desoto M
North Desoto Middle School 6-8
605 students
- Logansport Hig
Logansport High School
566 students
- Mansfield Elem
Mansfield Elementary School
542 students
- North Desoto L
North Desoto Lower Elementary School
523 students
What this shows North Desoto High School reports 817 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Desoto High School compares
North Desoto 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 43% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,116
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
African American 23.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, North Desoto High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Parish reports $18,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Desoto High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Desoto Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Desoto Middle School 6-8 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logansport High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Desoto Lower Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Desoto High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~817 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Desoto High School
How many students attend North Desoto High School?
North Desoto High School has 817 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stonewall, LA. CCD year-over-year: 836 (2022-23) → 828 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Desoto High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Desoto High School is 16.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% higher 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 Desoto High School?
35.6% of students at North Desoto High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Desoto High School?
The largest demographic group at North Desoto High School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Stonewall, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Desoto High School?
North Desoto High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Desoto High School rank among public schools in Stonewall?
By Resource Investment Index, North Desoto High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Stonewall, 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 Desoto Parish?
Besides North Desoto High School, Desoto Parish also operates North Desoto Upper Elementary School (807 students), North Desoto Middle School 6-8 (605 students), and Logansport High School (566 students). See the Desoto Parish district page for the complete list.