- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-130 students YoY
Ville Platte High School shrank from 656 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (-19.8%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-130 students YoY 220063000482 · Ville Platte, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 12:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Prairie High School (757 students)
Ville Platte High School shrank from 656 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (-19.8%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ville Platte High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Prairie H
Pine Prairie High School
757 students
- Bayou Chicot E
Bayou Chicot Elementary School
661 students
- Mamou High Sch
Mamou High School
443 students
- Basile High Sc
Basile High School
432 students
- James Stephens
James Stephens Montessori School
421 students
- This school
Ville Platte High School
419 students
What this shows Ville Platte High School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ville Platte High School compares
Ville Platte High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$15,255
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for Evangeline Parish reports $15,255 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~419 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), down 130.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.