- Enrollment
- 2,193
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Andrew Jackson Middle School held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 220141002296 · Chalmette, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 15.6:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Chalmette High School (2,193 students)
Andrew Jackson Middle School held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Andrew Jackson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chalmette High
Chalmette High School
2,193 students
- N.P. Trist Mid 767
N.P. Trist Middle School
767 students
- Lacoste Elemen 621
Lacoste Elementary School
621 students
- Joseph J. Davi 593
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
593 students
- Arlene Meraux 583
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
583 students
- This school 546
Andrew Jackson Middle School
546 students
What this shows Andrew Jackson Middle School reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andrew Jackson Middle School compares
Andrew Jackson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,986
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 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.
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
District finance for St. Bernard Parish reports $13,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.