- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zwolle, LA
Zwolle High School
Federal NCES profile for Zwolle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220138001118
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zwolle High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 270
- students enrolled
Zwolle High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sabine Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220138001118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Zwolle High School shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 220138001118 · Zwolle, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 14.2:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Many Elementary School (613 students)
Zwolle High School shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Zwolle High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Many Elementar
Many Elementary School
613 students
- Converse High
Converse High School
490 students
- Zwolle Element
Zwolle Elementary School
415 students
- Negreet High S
Negreet High School
413 students
- Florien High S
Florien High School
399 students
- This school
Zwolle High School
270 students
What this shows Zwolle High School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zwolle High School compares
Zwolle 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▼ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,948
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 35.9%
African American 26.7%
White 19.6%
Two or More 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Zwolle High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sabine Parish reports $15,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zwolle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Many Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Converse High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zwolle Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Negreet High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florien High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zwolle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Zwolle
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zwolle High School
How many students attend Zwolle High School?
Zwolle High School has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zwolle, LA. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zwolle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zwolle High School is 14.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% 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 Zwolle High School?
61.8% of students at Zwolle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zwolle High School?
The largest demographic group at Zwolle High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 35.9% of enrollment, in Zwolle, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zwolle High School?
Zwolle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Sabine Parish?
Besides Zwolle High School, Sabine Parish also operates Many Elementary School (613 students), Converse High School (490 students), and Zwolle Elementary School (415 students). See the Sabine Parish district page for the complete list.