Enrollment
350
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Winnfield, LA
Winnfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Winnfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220201001487
👥 S:T ratio 7
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winnfield High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Winnfield · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Winnfield High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winnfield High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Winnfield, LA.
School address
District: Winn Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220201001487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winnfield High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winnfield High School
Winnfield High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Winnfield, Louisiana, enrolling 350 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Louisiana schools and 39% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.7% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 350 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.
Among 304 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #281, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (45%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 157 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 350 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Winn Parish also operates Winnfield Primary School (485 students) and Winnfield Middle School (325 students) alongside Winnfield 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 Winnfield High School compares
Winnfield 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 39% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▼ 8% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 94% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$15,294
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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 49.1%
African American 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Winnfield High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winn Parish, which includes Winnfield High School.
$15,294
Per student
-7%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 46.6%
Federal 25.4%
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 Winnfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnfield Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnfield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calvin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dodson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atlanta High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winnfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~350 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Winnfield High School
How many students attend Winnfield High School?
Winnfield High School has 350 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winnfield, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winnfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winnfield High School is 23.3:1, which is 39% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winnfield High School?
57.7% of students at Winnfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winnfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Winnfield High School is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Winnfield, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winnfield High School?
Winnfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Winnfield High School rank among public schools in Winnfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Winnfield High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Winnfield, 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 Winnfield on the city page.
Is Winnfield High School a good school?
Winnfield High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Winn Parish?
Besides Winnfield High School, Winn Parish also operates Winnfield Primary School (485 students), Winnfield Middle School (325 students), and Calvin High School (289 students). See the Winn Parish district page for the complete list.
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