Enrollment
521
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · St. Martinville, LA
St. Martinville Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for St. Martinville Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220159001229
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Martinville Senior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in St. Martinville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Martinville Senior High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Martinville Senior High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in St. Martinville, LA.
School address
District: St. Martin Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220159001229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Martinville Senior High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Martinville Senior High School
St. Martinville Senior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in St. Martinville, Louisiana, enrolling 521 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.0% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 521 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 455 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #283.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and White (33%) (diversity index 53/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St. Martin Parish spends $12,469 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 111 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 521 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
St. Martin Parish also operates Cecilia High School (768 students) and Breaux Bridge High School (690 students) alongside St. Martinville Senior High School.
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. Martinville Senior High School compares
St. Martinville Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▼ 4% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 62% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$12,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 60.1%
White 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, St. Martinville Senior High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Martin Parish, which includes St. Martinville Senior High School.
$12,469
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 44.2%
Federal 22.9%
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. Martinville Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breaux Bridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Teche Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Martinville Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar high 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 (~521 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about St. Martinville Senior High School
How many students attend St. Martinville Senior High School?
St. Martinville Senior High School has 521 students enrolled. It is a high school in St. Martinville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Martinville Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Martinville Senior High School is 17.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Martinville Senior High School?
60.0% of students at St. Martinville Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Martinville Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at St. Martinville Senior High School is African American at 60.1% of enrollment, in St. Martinville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Martinville Senior High School?
St. Martinville Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St. Martinville Senior High School rank among public schools in St. Martinville?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Martinville Senior High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in St. Martinville, 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 St. Martinville on the city page.
Is St. Martinville Senior High School a good school?
St. Martinville Senior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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. Martin Parish?
Besides St. Martinville Senior High School, St. Martin Parish also operates Cecilia High School (768 students), Breaux Bridge High School (690 students), and Cecilia Primary School (656 students). See the St. Martin Parish district page for the complete list.
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