- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quitman, LA
Quitman High School
Federal NCES profile for Quitman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220078000556
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quitman High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 695
- students enrolled
Quitman High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jackson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220078000556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Quitman High School shrank from 785 students in 2022-23 to 737 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 220078000556 · Quitman, LA Other · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 15.1:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Weston High School (598 students)
Quitman High School shrank from 785 students in 2022-23 to 737 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Quitman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Quitman High School
695 students
- Weston High Sc
Weston High School
598 students
- Jonesboro-Hodg
Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School
291 students
- Jonesboro-Hodg 198
Jonesboro-Hodge High School
198 students
- Jonesboro-Hodg 145
Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School
145 students
What this shows Quitman High School reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quitman High School compares
Quitman 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 32% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,777
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
African American 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Quitman High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson Parish reports $15,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quitman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jonesboro-Hodge High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quitman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quitman High School
How many students attend Quitman High School?
Quitman High School has 695 students enrolled. It is a public school in Quitman, LA. CCD year-over-year: 785 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quitman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quitman High School is 15.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% 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 Quitman High School?
42.3% of students at Quitman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quitman High School?
The largest demographic group at Quitman High School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Quitman, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quitman High School?
Quitman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
What other schools are in Jackson Parish?
Besides Quitman High School, Jackson Parish also operates Weston High School (598 students), Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School (291 students), and Jonesboro-Hodge High School (198 students). See the Jackson Parish district page for the complete list.