Enrollment
428
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bogalusa, LA
Northshore Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Northshore Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220024002371Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northshore Charter School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Bogalusa · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northshore Charter School has class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northshore Charter School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bogalusa, LA.
School address
District: City of Bogalusa School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220024002371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northshore Charter School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northshore Charter School
Northshore Charter School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Bogalusa, Louisiana, enrolling 428 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 428 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 375 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #173.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding City of Bogalusa School District spends $19,673 per pupil, 20% above the Louisiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 38.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 149 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 428 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Bogalusa's public schools, it stands alongside Bogalusa High School (656 students): Northshore Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 14.3:1).
City of Bogalusa School District also operates Bogalusa High School (656 students) and Central Elementary School (416 students) alongside Northshore Charter 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 Northshore Charter School compares
Northshore Charter 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 18% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,673
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.8 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.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
African American 36.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Northshore Charter School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Bogalusa School District, which includes Northshore Charter School.
$19,673
Per student
+20%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 34.1%
Federal 38.7%
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 Northshore Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogalusa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byrd Avenue Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northshore Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Bogalusa
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~428 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northshore Charter School
How many students attend Northshore Charter School?
Northshore Charter School has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bogalusa, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northshore Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northshore Charter School is 18.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northshore Charter School?
74.0% of students at Northshore Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northshore Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Northshore Charter School is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Bogalusa, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northshore Charter School?
Northshore Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northshore Charter School rank among schools in Bogalusa?
By Resource Investment Index, Northshore Charter School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bogalusa, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bogalusa on the city page.
Is Northshore Charter School a good school?
Northshore Charter School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. 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 City of Bogalusa School District?
Besides Northshore Charter School, City of Bogalusa School District also operates Bogalusa High School (656 students), Central Elementary School (416 students), and Byrd Avenue Primary School (303 students). See the City of Bogalusa School District district page for the complete list.
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