Enrollment
314
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy
O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kentwood, Louisiana, enrolling 314 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.9% of students qualify for free meals, 47% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 314 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 188 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #128.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tangipahoa Parish spends $12,458 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kentwood's public schools, it stands alongside Chesbrough Elementary School (424 students): O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 20.2:1).
Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students) and Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students) alongside O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy.
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 O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy compares
O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tangipahoa Parish, which includes O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy.
$12,458
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 20.1%
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 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
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
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 (~314 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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