- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Breaux Bridge, LA
Breaux Bridge Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Breaux Bridge Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220159001217
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Breaux Bridge Junior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Breaux Bridge · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Breaux Bridge Junior High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Breaux Bridge Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Breaux Bridge, LA.
School address
District: St. Martin Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220159001217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Breaux Bridge Junior High School shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 220159001217 · Breaux Bridge, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 18.5:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cecilia High School (768 students)
Breaux Bridge Junior High School shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Breaux Bridge Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cecilia High S
Cecilia High School
768 students
- Breaux Bridge
Breaux Bridge High School
690 students
- Cecilia Primar
Cecilia Primary School
656 students
- Cecilia Junior
Cecilia Junior High School
576 students
- Teche Elementa
Teche Elementary School
547 students
- This school
Breaux Bridge Junior High School
351 students
What this shows Breaux Bridge Junior High School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Breaux Bridge Junior High School compares
Breaux Bridge Junior High 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 13% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,528
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.4%
White 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Breaux Bridge Junior High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Martin Parish reports $13,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Breaux Bridge Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breaux Bridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Teche Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Breaux Bridge Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Breaux Bridge Junior High School
How many students attend Breaux Bridge Junior High School?
Breaux Bridge Junior High School has 351 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Breaux Bridge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breaux Bridge Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Breaux Bridge Junior High School is 18.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Breaux Bridge Junior High School?
70.8% of students at Breaux Bridge Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Breaux Bridge Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Breaux Bridge Junior High School is African American at 52.4% of enrollment, in Breaux Bridge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breaux Bridge Junior High School?
Breaux Bridge Junior High 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).
How does Breaux Bridge Junior High School rank among public schools in Breaux Bridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Breaux Bridge Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Breaux Bridge, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Breaux Bridge on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Martin Parish?
Besides Breaux Bridge Junior High School, St. Martin Parish also operates Cecilia High School (768 students), Breaux Bridge High School (690 students), and Cecilia Primary School (656 students). See the St. Martin Parish district page for the complete list.