- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baldwin, LA
B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School
Federal NCES profile for B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220162001248
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Baldwin · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Baldwin, LA.
School address
District: St. Mary Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220162001248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School shrank from 206 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 220162001248 · Baldwin, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 11.5:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgan City High School (650 students)
B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School shrank from 206 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morgan City Hi
Morgan City High School
650 students
- Hattie a. Watt
Hattie a. Watts Elementary School
601 students
- Berwick High S
Berwick High School
469 students
- Patterson High
Patterson High School
439 students
- Centerville Hi
Centerville High School
429 students
- This school 150
B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School
150 students
What this shows B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School compares
B. Edward Boudreaux 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 34% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 78.0%
White 16.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Mary Parish reports $14,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hattie a. Watts Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berwick High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patterson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School
How many students attend B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School?
B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School has 150 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baldwin, LA. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 32% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 27% 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 B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School?
83.5% of students at B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School?
The largest demographic group at B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School is African American at 78.0% of enrollment, in Baldwin, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School?
B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School rank among public schools in Baldwin?
By Resource Investment Index, B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Baldwin, 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 St. Mary Parish?
Besides B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School, St. Mary Parish also operates Morgan City High School (650 students), Hattie a. Watts Elementary School (601 students), and Berwick High School (469 students). See the St. Mary Parish district page for the complete list.