Enrollment
591
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220198001476
👥 S:T ratio 62
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in St. Francisville · Resource Index
- 45
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Feliciana High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Feliciana High School
West Feliciana High School is a mid-sized high school in St. Francisville, Louisiana, enrolling 591 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, West Feliciana High School is leaner than roughly 95% of Louisiana schools and 44% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 34.2% free-meal eligibility runs 45% below the Louisiana average.
Enrollment of 591 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 158 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #125, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 473 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 335 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 591 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
West Feliciana Parish also operates Bains Elementary School (801 students) and West Feliciana Middle School (506 students) alongside West Feliciana 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 West Feliciana High School compares
West Feliciana 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,171
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Feliciana Parish, which includes West Feliciana High School.
$18,171
Per student
+11%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.6%
State 21.1%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 50.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~591 students)
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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.
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in St. Francisville on the city page.
Is West Feliciana High School a good school?
West Feliciana High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% 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 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.
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