- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Northshore Charter School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 220024002371 · Bogalusa, LA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
428 enr · 18.6:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bogalusa High School (656 students)
Northshore Charter School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Northshore Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bogalusa High
Bogalusa High School
656 students
- This school
Northshore Charter School
428 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
416 students
- Byrd Avenue Pr
Byrd Avenue Primary School
303 students
What this shows Northshore Charter School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northshore Charter School compares
Northshore Charter 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,068
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for City of Bogalusa School District reports $21,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~428 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.