Enrollment
546
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chalmette, LA
Andrew Jackson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Andrew Jackson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220141002296
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrew Jackson Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Chalmette · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrew Jackson Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Jackson Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Chalmette, LA.
School address
District: St. Bernard Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220141002296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andrew Jackson Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Andrew Jackson Middle School
Andrew Jackson Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Chalmette, Louisiana, enrolling 546 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.6% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 546 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 441 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #319, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (37%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 546 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 171 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 546 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 26 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
St. Bernard Parish also operates Chalmette High School (2,193 students) and N.P. Trist Middle School (767 students) alongside Andrew Jackson 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 Andrew Jackson Middle School compares
Andrew Jackson 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▼ 3% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$13,983
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 546 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 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
African American 37.4%
White 29.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Andrew Jackson Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Bernard Parish, which includes Andrew Jackson Middle School.
$13,983
Per student
-15%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 42.6%
Federal 18.5%
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 Andrew Jackson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| N.P. Trist Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lacoste Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph J. Davies Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlene Meraux Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrew Jackson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,193
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle 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 (~546 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Andrew Jackson Middle School
How many students attend Andrew Jackson Middle School?
Andrew Jackson Middle School has 546 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chalmette, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% 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 Andrew Jackson Middle School?
60.6% of students at Andrew Jackson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrew Jackson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Andrew Jackson Middle School is African American at 37.4% of enrollment, in Chalmette, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrew Jackson Middle School?
Andrew Jackson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Andrew Jackson Middle School rank among public schools in Chalmette?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Jackson Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Chalmette, 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 Chalmette on the city page.
Is Andrew Jackson Middle School a good school?
Andrew Jackson Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 St. Bernard Parish?
Besides Andrew Jackson Middle School, St. Bernard Parish also operates Chalmette High School (2,193 students), N.P. Trist Middle School (767 students), and Lacoste Elementary School (621 students). See the St. Bernard Parish district page for the complete list.
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