- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Iberia, LA
Belle Place Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Belle Place Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220072001927
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Place Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in New Iberia · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Place Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Place Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in New Iberia, LA.
School address
District: Iberia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220072001927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Belle Place Middle School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 220072001927 · New Iberia, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 15.5:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students)
Belle Place Middle School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Belle Place 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 357
Belle Place Middle School
357 students
What this shows Belle Place Middle School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Place Middle School compares
Belle Place 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 4% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
African American 37.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Belle Place 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 Belle Place Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westgate High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Place 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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Place Middle School
How many students attend Belle Place Middle School?
Belle Place Middle School has 357 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Iberia, LA. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Place Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Place Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 8% 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 Belle Place Middle School?
65.1% of students at Belle Place Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Place Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Belle Place Middle School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in New Iberia, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Place Middle School?
Belle Place Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Belle Place Middle School rank among middle schools in New Iberia?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Place Middle School ranks #1 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 Belle Place 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.