- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kentwood, LA
O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220168001309
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Kentwood · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy has class sizes smaller than 71% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy ranks #3 of 4 schools in Kentwood, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 220168001309 · Kentwood, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 14.3:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponchatoula Hi
Ponchatoula High School
2,067 students
- Hammond High M
Hammond High Magnet School
1,606 students
- Hammond Eastsi
Hammond Eastside Magnet
1,340 students
- Champ Cooper E
Champ Cooper Elementary School
1,163 students
- Hammond Westsi
Hammond Westside Montessori
1,022 students
- This school 314
O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy
314 students
What this shows O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy compares
O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 47% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 29% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.3%
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
$12,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.8%
White 4.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tangipahoa Parish reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond High Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Eastside Magnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champ Cooper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Kentwood
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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy
How many students attend O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy?
O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kentwood, LA. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy is 14.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 9% 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 O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy?
91.9% of students at O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy is African American at 90.8% of enrollment, in Kentwood, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy?
O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy rank among schools in Kentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy ranks #3 of 4 schools in Kentwood, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy, Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students), Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students), and Hammond Eastside Magnet (1,340 students). See the Tangipahoa Parish district page for the complete list.