Enrollment
644
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Slidell, LA
Boyet Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Boyet Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220165001268
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyet Junior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Slidell · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Boyet Junior High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boyet Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Slidell, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boyet Junior High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boyet Junior High School
Boyet Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Slidell, Louisiana, enrolling 644 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 36.3% free-meal eligibility runs 42% below the Louisiana average.
Enrollment of 644 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 189 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #151, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 644 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 169 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 644 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Slidell's middle schools, it stands alongside Slidell Junior High School (724 students): Boyet Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 19.1:1).
St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students) and Slidell High School (1,654 students) alongside Boyet Junior High 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 Boyet Junior High School compares
Boyet Junior High 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 42% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$14,024
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 644 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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
White 55.7%
African American 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Boyet Junior High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Tammany Parish, which includes Boyet Junior High School.
$14,024
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 38.3%
Federal 9.8%
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 Boyet Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boyet Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,654
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Slidell
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~644 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Boyet Junior High School
How many students attend Boyet Junior High School?
Boyet Junior High School has 644 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Slidell, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyet Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyet Junior High School is 18.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boyet Junior High School?
36.3% of students at Boyet Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boyet Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Boyet Junior High School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Slidell, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyet Junior High School?
Boyet Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Boyet Junior High School rank among middle schools in Slidell?
By Resource Investment Index, Boyet Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Slidell, 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 Slidell on the city page.
Is Boyet Junior High School a good school?
Boyet Junior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools. 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 St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Boyet Junior High School, St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students), Slidell High School (1,654 students), and Covington High School (1,600 students). See the St. Tammany Parish district page for the complete list.
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