- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glenmora, LA
Plainview High School
Federal NCES profile for Plainview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220129001071
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plainview High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 313
- students enrolled
Plainview High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129001071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Plainview High School grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+14.9%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 220129001071 · Glenmora, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 14.9:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students)
Plainview High School grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+14.9%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Plainview 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
- 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
- This school 313
Plainview High School
313 students
What this shows Plainview High School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plainview High School compares
Plainview High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 13% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Plainview High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
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 Plainview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pineville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peabody Magnet High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plainview 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
- 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
Similar other schools in Glenmora
1 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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plainview High School
How many students attend Plainview High School?
Plainview High School has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glenmora, LA. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainview High School is 14.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 5% 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 Plainview High School?
70.9% of students at Plainview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plainview High School?
The largest demographic group at Plainview High School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Glenmora, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plainview High School?
Plainview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Rapides Parish?
Besides Plainview High School, Rapides Parish also operates Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students), Pineville High School (1,271 students), and Peabody Magnet High School (1,071 students). See the Rapides Parish district page for the complete list.