- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Amite, LA
Amite Westside Middle Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Amite Westside Middle Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220168001326
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amite Westside Middle Magnet earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Amite · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Amite Westside Middle Magnet has class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amite Westside Middle Magnet ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Amite, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Amite Westside Middle Magnet held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 220168001326 · Amite, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 13.9:1 · 86.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
Amite Westside Middle Magnet held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Amite Westside Middle Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponchatoula Hi
Ponchatoula High School
2,067 students
- Hammond High M
Hammond High Magnet School
1,606 students
- Hammond Eastsi
Hammond Eastside Magnet
1,340 students
- Champ Cooper E
Champ Cooper Elementary School
1,163 students
- Hammond Westsi
Hammond Westside Montessori
1,022 students
- This school 279
Amite Westside Middle Magnet
279 students
What this shows Amite Westside Middle Magnet reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amite Westside Middle Magnet compares
Amite Westside Middle Magnet 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 38% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$12,808
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 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 78.9%
White 12.2%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Amite Westside Middle Magnet is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tangipahoa Parish reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amite Westside Middle Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond High Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Eastside Magnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champ Cooper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amite Westside Middle Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amite Westside Middle Magnet
How many students attend Amite Westside Middle Magnet?
Amite Westside Middle Magnet has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Amite, LA. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amite Westside Middle Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Amite Westside Middle Magnet is 13.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% 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 Amite Westside Middle Magnet?
86.3% of students at Amite Westside Middle Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amite Westside Middle Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Amite Westside Middle Magnet is African American at 78.9% of enrollment, in Amite, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amite Westside Middle Magnet?
Amite Westside Middle Magnet 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 Amite Westside Middle Magnet rank among public schools in Amite?
By Resource Investment Index, Amite Westside Middle Magnet ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Amite, 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 Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides Amite Westside Middle Magnet, Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students), Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students), and Hammond Eastside Magnet (1,340 students). See the Tangipahoa Parish district page for the complete list.