- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pineville, LA
Pineville High School
Federal NCES profile for Pineville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220129001069
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pineville High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Pineville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pineville High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pineville High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Pineville, LA.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129001069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Pineville High School held near 1,319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.2 → 81.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-55 students YoY 220129001069 · Pineville, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,271 enr · 18.2:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students)
Pineville High School held near 1,319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.2 → 81.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Pineville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Sen
Alexandria Senior High School
1,475 students
- This school
Pineville High School
1,271 students
- Peabody Magnet
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 Pineville High School reports 1,271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pineville High School compares
Pineville 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 14% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,271 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,271
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
183
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.7%
African American 32.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Pineville High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Pineville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peabody Magnet High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckeye High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tioga High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pineville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~1,271 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pineville High School
How many students attend Pineville High School?
Pineville High School has 1,271 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pineville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,374 (2022-23) → 1,319 (2023-24), nearly flat (-55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pineville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pineville High School is 18.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pineville High School?
53.5% of students at Pineville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pineville High School?
The largest demographic group at Pineville High School is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Pineville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pineville High School?
Pineville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Pineville High School rank among public schools in Pineville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pineville High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Pineville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pineville on the city page.
What other schools are in Rapides Parish?
Besides Pineville High School, Rapides Parish also operates Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students), Peabody Magnet High School (1,071 students), and J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School (924 students). See the Rapides Parish district page for the complete list.