- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leesville, LA
Pickering High School
Federal NCES profile for Pickering High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220183001664
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pickering High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Leesville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pickering High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pickering High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Leesville, LA.
School address
District: Vernon Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220183001664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Pickering High School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 220183001664 · Leesville, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 14:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosepine Elementary School (856 students)
Pickering High School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Pickering High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rosepine Eleme
Rosepine Elementary School
856 students
- Leesville High
Leesville High School
748 students
- Parkway Elemen
Parkway Elementary School
675 students
- West Leesville
West Leesville Elementary School
643 students
- Rosepine High
Rosepine High School
572 students
- This school
Pickering High School
379 students
What this shows Pickering High School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pickering High School compares
Pickering 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 33% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 26% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,743
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 11.6%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Pickering High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vernon Parish reports $12,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pickering High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosepine Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Leesville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosepine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pickering High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Leesville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pickering Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Hicks High School
Standard public school
336 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
East Leesville Elementary School
Standard public school
176 students 7.7:1 students per teacher
North Polk Elementary School
Standard public school
127 students 6.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pickering High School
How many students attend Pickering High School?
Pickering High School has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leesville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickering High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickering High School is 14:1, which is 17% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% 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 Pickering High School?
42.0% of students at Pickering High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pickering High School?
The largest demographic group at Pickering High School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Leesville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pickering High School?
Pickering High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Pickering High School rank among schools in Leesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pickering High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Leesville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Leesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Vernon Parish?
Besides Pickering High School, Vernon Parish also operates Rosepine Elementary School (856 students), Leesville High School (748 students), and Parkway Elementary School (675 students). See the Vernon Parish district page for the complete list.