- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vacherie, LA
St. James High School
Federal NCES profile for St. James High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220150001167
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. James High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Vacherie · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
St. James High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. James High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Vacherie, LA.
School address
District: St. James Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220150001167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
St. James High School held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 54.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 220150001167 · Vacherie, LA Other · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 12.6:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lutcher High School (908 students)
St. James High School held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 54.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
St. James High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lutcher High S
Lutcher High School
908 students
- Paulina Elemen
Paulina Elementary School
657 students
- This school
St. James High School
593 students
- Gramercy Eleme
Gramercy Elementary School
403 students
- Vacherie Eleme
Vacherie Elementary School
364 students
- Sixth Ward Ele 269
Sixth Ward Elementary School
269 students
What this shows St. James High School reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. James High School compares
St. James High School 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 25% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▼ 10% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,342
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 593 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 73.9%
White 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, St. James High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. James Parish reports $19,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. James High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paulina Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gramercy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vacherie Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sixth Ward Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. James High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar other schools in Vacherie
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 (~593 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. James High School
How many students attend St. James High School?
St. James High School has 593 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vacherie, LA. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. James High School is 12.6:1, which is 25% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% 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. James High School?
56.2% of students at St. James High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. James High School?
The largest demographic group at St. James High School is African American at 73.9% of enrollment, in Vacherie, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. James High School?
St. James High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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. James High School rank among public schools in Vacherie?
By Resource Investment Index, St. James High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Vacherie, 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. James Parish?
Besides St. James High School, St. James Parish also operates Lutcher High School (908 students), Paulina Elementary School (657 students), and Gramercy Elementary School (403 students). See the St. James Parish district page for the complete list.