- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
St. Helena College and Career Academy held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 220147001154 · Greensburg, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 14.5:1 · 92.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy (291 students)
St. Helena College and Career Academy held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
St. Helena College and Career Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
St. Helena College and Career Academy
435 students
- St. Helena Art
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy
291 students
- St. Helena Ear
St. Helena Early Learning Center
271 students
What this shows St. Helena College and Career Academy reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Helena College and Career Academy compares
St. Helena College and Career 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,680
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~435 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.