- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 220147001157 · Greensburg, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 17.1:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Helena College and Career Academy (435 students)
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Helena Col
St. Helena College and Career Academy
435 students
- This school
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy
291 students
- St. Helena Ear
St. Helena Early Learning Center
271 students
What this shows St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy compares
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,680
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for St. Helena Parish reports $13,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~291 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.