Enrollment
419
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ville Platte, LA
Ville Platte High School
Federal NCES profile for Ville Platte High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220063000482
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ville Platte High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Ville Platte · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ville Platte High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ville Platte High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Ville Platte, LA.
School address
District: Evangeline Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220063000482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ville Platte High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ville Platte High School
Ville Platte High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ville Platte, Louisiana, enrolling 419 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12:1, Ville Platte High School is leaner than roughly 86% of Louisiana schools and 29% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 419 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.
Against 375 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #250.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and White (20%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 419 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 461 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 419 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Ville Platte's public schools, it stands alongside Bayou Chicot Elementary School (661 students): Ville Platte High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 20:1).
Evangeline Parish also operates Pine Prairie High School (757 students) and Bayou Chicot Elementary School (661 students) alongside Ville Platte 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 Ville Platte High School compares
Ville Platte 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 29% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 19% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$13,656
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 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
228
in-school suspensions + 233 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 54.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 110.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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 74.7%
White 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Ville Platte High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evangeline Parish, which includes Ville Platte High School.
$13,656
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 48.8%
Federal 26.1%
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 Ville Platte High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Prairie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayou Chicot Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mamou High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Basile High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Stephens Montessori School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ville Platte High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Ville Platte
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bayou Chicot Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 20:1 students per teacher
James Stephens Montessori School
Standard public school
421 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Vidrine Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Ville Platte Elementary School
Standard public school
319 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~419 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ville Platte High School
How many students attend Ville Platte High School?
Ville Platte High School has 419 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ville Platte, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ville Platte High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ville Platte High School is 12:1, which is 29% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 24% 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 Ville Platte High School?
74.1% of students at Ville Platte High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ville Platte High School?
The largest demographic group at Ville Platte High School is African American at 74.7% of enrollment, in Ville Platte, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ville Platte High School?
Ville Platte High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ville Platte High School rank among schools in Ville Platte?
By Resource Investment Index, Ville Platte High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Ville Platte, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ville Platte on the city page.
Is Ville Platte High School a good school?
Ville Platte High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of 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 Evangeline Parish?
Besides Ville Platte High School, Evangeline Parish also operates Pine Prairie High School (757 students), Bayou Chicot Elementary School (661 students), and Mamou High School (443 students). See the Evangeline Parish district page for the complete list.
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