- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belle Rose, LA
Belle Rose Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Belle Rose Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220012000050
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Rose Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 77
- students enrolled
Belle Rose Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Assumption Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220012000050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Belle Rose Middle School shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (-21.8%).
Teacher FTE added 6.1 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 220012000050 · Belle Rose, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 12.8:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Assumption High School (742 students)
Belle Rose Middle School shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (-21.8%). Teacher FTE added 6.1 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Belle Rose Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Assumption Hig
Assumption High School
742 students
- Pierre Part El
Pierre Part Elementary School
480 students
- Napoleonville
Napoleonville Primary School
369 students
- Napoleonville 281
Napoleonville Middle School
281 students
- Labadieville P 256
Labadieville Primary School
256 students
- This school 77
Belle Rose Middle School
77 students
What this shows Belle Rose Middle School reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Rose Middle School compares
Belle Rose 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 25% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$14,820
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 46.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.1%
White 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Largest group: African American at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Belle Rose Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Assumption Parish reports $14,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Rose Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assumption High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pierre Part Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Napoleonville Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Napoleonville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Labadieville Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Rose Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~77 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Rose Middle School
How many students attend Belle Rose Middle School?
Belle Rose Middle School has 77 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belle Rose, LA. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Rose Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Rose Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 24% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% 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 Rose Middle School?
78.2% of students at Belle Rose Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Rose Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Belle Rose Middle School is African American at 83.1% of enrollment, in Belle Rose, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Rose Middle School?
Belle Rose Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Assumption Parish?
Besides Belle Rose Middle School, Assumption Parish also operates Assumption High School (742 students), Pierre Part Elementary School (480 students), and Napoleonville Primary School (369 students). See the Assumption Parish district page for the complete list.