- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Iberia, LA
Anderson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220072000505
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in New Iberia · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in New Iberia, LA.
School address
District: Iberia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220072000505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Anderson Middle School shrank from 399 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 220072000505 · New Iberia, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 13.9:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students)
Anderson Middle School shrank from 399 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Anderson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Iberia Sen
New Iberia Senior High School
1,315 students
- Westgate High
Westgate High School
863 students
- Loreauville El
Loreauville Elementary School
679 students
- Loreauville Hi
Loreauville High School
576 students
- Caneview Eleme 509
Caneview Elementary School
509 students
- This school 320
Anderson Middle School
320 students
What this shows Anderson Middle School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson Middle School compares
Anderson Middle 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 37% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 69% | - | - |
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.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
25.3%
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
$12,572
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 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.3%
White 16.9%
Asian 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Anderson Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iberia Parish reports $12,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anderson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westgate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loreauville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loreauville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caneview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar middle schools in New Iberia
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson Middle School
How many students attend Anderson Middle School?
Anderson Middle School has 320 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Iberia, LA. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Middle School 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 Anderson Middle School?
85.5% of students at Anderson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Middle School is African American at 70.3% of enrollment, in New Iberia, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Middle School?
Anderson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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).
How does Anderson Middle School rank among middle schools in New Iberia?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in New Iberia, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in New Iberia on the city page.
What other schools are in Iberia Parish?
Besides Anderson Middle School, Iberia Parish also operates New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students), Westgate High School (863 students), and Loreauville Elementary School (679 students). See the Iberia Parish district page for the complete list.