- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 50.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St. Francisville, LA
West Feliciana High School
Federal NCES profile for West Feliciana High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220198001476
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Feliciana High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in St. Francisville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Feliciana High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Feliciana High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in St. Francisville, LA.
School address
District: West Feliciana Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220198001476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
West Feliciana High School shrank from 650 students in 2022-23 to 615 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.6 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 220198001476 · St. Francisville, LA High · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 9.4:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bains Elementary School (801 students)
West Feliciana High School shrank from 650 students in 2022-23 to 615 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 63.6 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
West Feliciana High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bains Elementa
Bains Elementary School
801 students
- This school
West Feliciana High School
591 students
- West Feliciana
West Feliciana Middle School
506 students
- Bains Lower El 247
Bains Lower Elementary School
247 students
What this shows West Feliciana High School reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Feliciana High School compares
West Feliciana 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 44% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 45% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 5% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$18,707
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
African American 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, West Feliciana High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Feliciana Parish reports $18,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Feliciana High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bains Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Feliciana Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bains Lower Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Feliciana High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Feliciana High School
How many students attend West Feliciana High School?
West Feliciana High School has 591 students enrolled. It is a high school in St. Francisville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Feliciana High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Feliciana High School is 9.4:1, which is 44% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 40% 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 West Feliciana High School?
34.2% of students at West Feliciana High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Feliciana High School?
The largest demographic group at West Feliciana High School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in St. Francisville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Feliciana High School?
West Feliciana High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 West Feliciana High School rank among public schools in St. Francisville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Feliciana High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in St. Francisville, 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 West Feliciana Parish?
Besides West Feliciana High School, West Feliciana Parish also operates Bains Elementary School (801 students), West Feliciana Middle School (506 students), and Bains Lower Elementary School (247 students). See the West Feliciana Parish district page for the complete list.