- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alexandria, LA
Peabody Magnet High School
Federal NCES profile for Peabody Magnet High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220129001067
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peabody Magnet High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Peabody Magnet High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peabody Magnet High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Alexandria, LA.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129001067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Peabody Magnet High School held near 779 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 220129001067 · Alexandria, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,071 enr · 23.8:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students)
Peabody Magnet High School held near 779 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Peabody Magnet High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Sen
Alexandria Senior High School
1,475 students
- Pineville High
Pineville High School
1,271 students
- This school
Peabody Magnet High School
1,071 students
- J.I. Barron Sr
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
924 students
- Buckeye High S
Buckeye High School
915 students
- Tioga High Sch
Tioga High School
881 students
What this shows Peabody Magnet High School reports 1,071 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peabody Magnet High School compares
Peabody Magnet 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 42% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 40% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,071
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 95% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$13,720
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 95.5%
White 2.6%
Two or More 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Peabody Magnet High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rapides Parish reports $13,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peabody Magnet High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pineville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckeye High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tioga High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peabody Magnet High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Alexandria
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,071 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peabody Magnet High School
How many students attend Peabody Magnet High School?
Peabody Magnet High School has 1,071 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alexandria, LA. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 779 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peabody Magnet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peabody Magnet High School is 23.8:1, which is 42% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peabody Magnet High School?
87.6% of students at Peabody Magnet High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peabody Magnet High School?
The largest demographic group at Peabody Magnet High School is African American at 95.5% of enrollment, in Alexandria, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peabody Magnet High School?
Peabody Magnet High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Peabody Magnet High School rank among high schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Peabody Magnet High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Alexandria, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Rapides Parish?
Besides Peabody Magnet High School, Rapides Parish also operates Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students), Pineville High School (1,271 students), and J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School (924 students). See the Rapides Parish district page for the complete list.