Enrollment
435
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greensburg, LA
St. Helena College and Career Academy
Federal NCES profile for St. Helena College and Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220147001154
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Helena College and Career Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Greensburg · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 92.0%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Helena College and Career Academy has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Helena College and Career Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Greensburg, LA.
School address
District: St. Helena Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220147001154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Helena College and Career Academy compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Helena College and Career Academy
St. Helena College and Career Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Greensburg, Louisiana, enrolling 435 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.0% of students qualify for free meals, 47% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 435 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 173 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #148, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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.
Discipline events run high: 211 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 435 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 32 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Greensburg's public schools, it stands alongside St. Helena Early Learning Center (271 students): St. Helena College and Career Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 15.1:1).
St. Helena Parish also operates St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy (291 students) and St. Helena Early Learning Center (271 students) alongside St. Helena College and Career 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 College and Career Academy compares
St. Helena College and Career 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.0% | ▲ 47% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 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
African American 91.3%
White 6.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, St. Helena College and Career Academy is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Helena Parish, which includes St. Helena College and Career 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 College and Career Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Helena Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Helena College and Career Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Greensburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~435 students)
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Frequently asked questions about St. Helena College and Career Academy
How many students attend St. Helena College and Career Academy?
St. Helena College and Career Academy has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greensburg, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Helena College and Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Helena College and Career Academy is 14.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% 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 St. Helena College and Career Academy?
92.0% of students at St. Helena College and Career Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Helena College and Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at St. Helena College and Career Academy is African American at 91.3% of enrollment, in Greensburg, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Helena College and Career Academy?
St. Helena College and Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St. Helena College and Career Academy rank among public schools in Greensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Helena College and Career Academy ranks #2 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 College and Career Academy a good school?
St. Helena College and Career Academy earns 31/100 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 College and Career Academy, St. Helena Parish also operates St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy (291 students) and St. Helena Early Learning Center (271 students). See the St. Helena Parish district page for the complete list.
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