- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rayne, LA
Armstrong Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Armstrong Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220003000001
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armstrong Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Rayne · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Armstrong Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Armstrong Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Rayne, LA.
School address
District: Acadia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003000001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Armstrong Middle School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 220003000001 · Rayne, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 16.9:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mire Elementary School (662 students)
Armstrong Middle School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Armstrong Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mire Elementar
Mire Elementary School
662 students
- Rayne High Sch
Rayne High School
653 students
- Iota Elementar
Iota Elementary School
585 students
- Iota High Scho
Iota High School
566 students
- Church Point H
Church Point High School
504 students
- This school
Armstrong Middle School
304 students
What this shows Armstrong Middle School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Armstrong Middle School compares
Armstrong 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 21% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$12,428
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 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 76.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 42.4%
White 38.2%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Armstrong Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Acadia Parish reports $12,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Armstrong Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mire Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iota Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Church Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Armstrong Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Armstrong Middle School
How many students attend Armstrong Middle School?
Armstrong Middle School has 304 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rayne, LA. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armstrong Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Armstrong Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Armstrong Middle School?
75.9% of students at Armstrong Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armstrong Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Armstrong Middle School is African American at 42.4% of enrollment, in Rayne, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armstrong Middle School?
Armstrong Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Armstrong Middle School rank among public schools in Rayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Armstrong Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Rayne, 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 Rayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Acadia Parish?
Besides Armstrong Middle School, Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students), Rayne High School (653 students), and Iota Elementary School (585 students). See the Acadia Parish district page for the complete list.