- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Barre, LA
Port Barre High School
Federal NCES profile for Port Barre High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220156001210
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Barre High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Port Barre · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Barre High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Barre High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Port Barre, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Port Barre High School shrank from 417 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 220156001210 · Port Barre, LA High · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 12.2:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Port Barre High School shrank from 417 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Port Barre High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beau Chene Hig
Beau Chene High School
767 students
- Opelousas Seni
Opelousas Senior High School
698 students
- Leonville Elem
Leonville Elementary School
616 students
- Eunice High Sc
Eunice High School
606 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
575 students
- This school
Port Barre High School
354 students
What this shows Port Barre High School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Barre High School compares
Port Barre High School is a shrinking 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$14,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
African American 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Port Barre High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Landry Parish reports $14,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Barre High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Opelousas Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Barre High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Barre High School
How many students attend Port Barre High School?
Port Barre High School has 354 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Barre, LA. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Barre High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Barre High School is 12.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% 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 Port Barre High School?
54.7% of students at Port Barre High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Barre High School?
The largest demographic group at Port Barre High School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Port Barre, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Barre High School?
Port Barre High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Port Barre High School rank among public schools in Port Barre?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Barre High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Port Barre, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. Landry Parish?
Besides Port Barre High School, St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students), Opelousas Senior High School (698 students), and Leonville Elementary School (616 students). See the St. Landry Parish district page for the complete list.