Enrollment
161
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Chenier, LA
South Cameron High School
Federal NCES profile for South Cameron High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220039000293
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Cameron High School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 161
- students enrolled
South Cameron High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Cameron Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220039000293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Cameron High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Cameron High School
South Cameron High School is a small combined-grade school in Grand Chenier, Louisiana, enrolling 161 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.4:1, South Cameron High School is leaner than roughly 99% of Louisiana schools and 62% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 41.2% free-meal eligibility runs 34% below the Louisiana average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Louisiana schools, with 161 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 31 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 161 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Cameron Parish spends $26,574 per pupil, 62% above the Louisiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Cameron Parish also operates Grand Lake Elementary (351 students) and Grand Lake High School (322 students) alongside South Cameron High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Cameron High School compares
South Cameron High School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.4:1 | ▼ 62% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 34% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 1% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$26,574
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, South Cameron High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cameron Parish, which includes South Cameron High School.
$26,574
Per student
+62%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+60%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.6%
State 12.6%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Cameron High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lake Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hackberry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Bayou High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Cameron High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 82/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~161 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Cameron High School
How many students attend South Cameron High School?
South Cameron High School has 161 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Chenier, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Cameron High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Cameron High School is 6.4:1, which is 62% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 59% 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 South Cameron High School?
41.2% of students at South Cameron High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Cameron High School?
The largest demographic group at South Cameron High School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Grand Chenier, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Cameron High School?
South Cameron High School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Cameron High School a good school?
South Cameron High School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cameron Parish?
Besides South Cameron High School, Cameron Parish also operates Grand Lake Elementary (351 students), Grand Lake High School (322 students), and Hackberry High School (218 students). See the Cameron Parish district page for the complete list.
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