- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Albany Middle School held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 220102001708 · Albany, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 20.1:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Denham Springs High School (2,385 students)
Albany Middle School held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Albany Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denham Springs
Denham Springs High School
2,385 students
- Walker High Sc
Walker High School
2,006 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High School
1,392 students
- Denham Springs 811
Denham Springs Junior High School
811 students
- Denham Springs 735
Denham Springs Freshman High School
735 students
- This school 603
Albany Middle School
603 students
What this shows Albany Middle School reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albany Middle School compares
Albany Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,047
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for Livingston Parish reports $12,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,006
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~603 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 650 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.