- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ringgold, LA
Ringgold High School
Federal NCES profile for Ringgold High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220021000098
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ringgold High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Louisiana schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 219
- students enrolled
Ringgold High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bienville Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220021000098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Ringgold High School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 220021000098 · Ringgold, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 10.9:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Castor High School (417 students)
Ringgold High School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ringgold High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castor High Sc
Castor High School
417 students
- Saline High Sc
Saline High School
303 students
- Crawford Eleme
Crawford Elementary School
278 students
- Arcadia High S
Arcadia High School
248 students
- This school
Ringgold High School
219 students
- Ringgold Eleme
Ringgold Elementary School
195 students
What this shows Ringgold High School reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ringgold High School compares
Ringgold 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 27% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,059
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 52.1%
White 41.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Ringgold High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bienville Parish reports $21,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ringgold High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crawford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arcadia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ringgold High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Ringgold
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 (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ringgold High School
How many students attend Ringgold High School?
Ringgold High School has 219 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ringgold, LA. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ringgold High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ringgold High School is 10.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 31% 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 Ringgold High School?
79.4% of students at Ringgold High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ringgold High School?
The largest demographic group at Ringgold High School is African American at 52.1% of enrollment, in Ringgold, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ringgold High School?
Ringgold High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Bienville Parish?
Besides Ringgold High School, Bienville Parish also operates Castor High School (417 students), Saline High School (303 students), and Crawford Elementary School (278 students). See the Bienville Parish district page for the complete list.