Enrollment
77
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belle Rose Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belle Rose Middle School
Belle Rose Middle School is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Belle Rose, Louisiana, enrolling 77 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Louisiana schools, with 77 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 22 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is predominantly African American (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 55 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 77 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Assumption Parish also operates Assumption High School (742 students) and Pierre Part Elementary School (480 students) alongside Belle Rose Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belle Rose Middle School compares
Belle Rose Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,230
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Assumption Parish, which includes Belle Rose Middle School.
$14,230
Per student
-13%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 43.4%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~77 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Belle Rose Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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