- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alexandria, LA
Alexandria Middle Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Alexandria Middle Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220129001039
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexandria Middle Magnet School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #15 of 25
- public schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexandria Middle Magnet School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexandria Middle Magnet School ranks #15 of 25 public schools in Alexandria, LA.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129001039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Alexandria Middle Magnet School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 220129001039 · Alexandria, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 16.2:1 · 91.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students)
Alexandria Middle Magnet School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Alexandria Middle Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Sen
Alexandria Senior High School
1,475 students
- Pineville High
Pineville High School
1,271 students
- Peabody Magnet
Peabody Magnet High School
1,071 students
- J.I. Barron Sr
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
924 students
- Buckeye High S
Buckeye High School
915 students
- This school 469
Alexandria Middle Magnet School
469 students
What this shows Alexandria Middle Magnet School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexandria Middle Magnet School compares
Alexandria Middle Magnet 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 46% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$13,720
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.1%
White 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Alexandria Middle Magnet School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rapides Parish reports $13,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexandria Middle Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pineville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peabody Magnet High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexandria Middle Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alexandria Middle Magnet School
How many students attend Alexandria Middle Magnet School?
Alexandria Middle Magnet School has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alexandria, LA. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexandria Middle Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexandria Middle Magnet School is 16.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% higher 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 Alexandria Middle Magnet School?
91.3% of students at Alexandria Middle Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexandria Middle Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Alexandria Middle Magnet School is African American at 92.1% of enrollment, in Alexandria, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexandria Middle Magnet School?
Alexandria Middle Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Alexandria Middle Magnet School rank among public schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexandria Middle Magnet School ranks #15 of 25 public schools in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Rapides Parish?
Besides Alexandria Middle Magnet School, Rapides Parish also operates Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students), Pineville High School (1,271 students), and Peabody Magnet High School (1,071 students). See the Rapides Parish district page for the complete list.