- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220159001229
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in St. Martinville · Resource Index
- 43
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
St. Martinville Senior High School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 220159001229 · St. Martinville, LA High · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 17.4:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cecilia High School (768 students)
St. Martinville Senior High School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
St. Martinville Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cecilia High S
Cecilia High School
768 students
- Breaux Bridge
Breaux Bridge High School
690 students
- Cecilia Primar
Cecilia Primary School
656 students
- Cecilia Junior
Cecilia Junior High School
576 students
- Teche Elementa
Teche Elementary School
547 students
- This school
St. Martinville Senior High School
521 students
What this shows St. Martinville Senior High School reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Martinville Senior High School compares
St. Martinville Senior 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,528
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
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.
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
District finance for St. Martin Parish reports $13,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~521 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
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 43/100 (typical 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. 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.
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.