Enrollment
603
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, LA
Albany Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Albany Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220102001708
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albany Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Albany Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Albany, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102001708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albany Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albany Middle School
Albany Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Albany, Louisiana, enrolling 603 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.8% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 603 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 396 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #386, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 603 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Livingston Parish spends $11,995 per pupil, 27% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Albany's elementary schools, it stands alongside Albany Upper Elementary School (320 students): Albany Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 17.8:1).
Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students) and Walker High School (2,006 students) alongside Albany Middle 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 Albany Middle School compares
Albany Middle 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 7% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$11,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 603 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Albany Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livingston Parish, which includes Albany Middle School.
$11,995
Per student
-27%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 46.1%
Federal 23.7%
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 Albany Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albany Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Albany
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~603 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Albany Middle School's federal record.
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Frequently asked questions about Albany Middle School
How many students attend Albany Middle School?
Albany Middle School has 603 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albany Middle School?
66.8% of students at Albany Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albany Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Albany Middle School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Albany, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albany Middle School?
Albany Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albany Middle School rank among public schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Albany, 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 Albany on the city page.
Is Albany Middle School a good school?
Albany Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Livingston Parish?
Besides Albany Middle School, Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students), Walker High School (2,006 students), and Live Oak High School (1,392 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.
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