Enrollment
291
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greensburg, LA
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy
Federal NCES profile for St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220147001157
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Greensburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Greensburg, LA.
School address
District: St. Helena Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220147001157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Greensburg, Louisiana, enrolling 291 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 87.7% of students qualify for free meals, 40% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 291 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 215 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #94.
Its student body is predominantly African American (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
St. Helena Parish also operates St. Helena College and Career Academy (435 students) and St. Helena Early Learning Center (271 students) alongside St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy.
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 St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy compares
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 40% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$13,828
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 90.0%
White 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Helena Parish, which includes St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy.
$13,828
Per student
-16%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 53.7%
Federal 18.6%
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 St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Helena College and Career Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Helena Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary 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 (~291 students)
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Frequently asked questions about St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy
How many students attend St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy?
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greensburg, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy is 17.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy?
87.7% of students at St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy?
The largest demographic group at St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy is African American at 90.0% of enrollment, in Greensburg, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy?
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy rank among public schools in Greensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Greensburg, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greensburg on the city page.
Is St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy a good school?
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 St. Helena Parish?
Besides St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy, St. Helena Parish also operates St. Helena College and Career Academy (435 students) and St. Helena Early Learning Center (271 students). See the St. Helena Parish district page for the complete list.
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