Enrollment
351
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Breaux Bridge Junior High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Breaux Bridge Junior High School
Breaux Bridge Junior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, enrolling 351 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 351 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 339 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #171.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and White (35%) (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding St. Martin Parish spends $12,469 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 171 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 351 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
St. Martin Parish also operates Cecilia High School (768 students) and Breaux Bridge High School (690 students) alongside Breaux Bridge 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 Breaux Bridge Junior High School compares
Breaux Bridge 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Martin Parish, which includes Breaux Bridge Junior High School.
$12,469
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 44.2%
Federal 22.9%
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 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
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~351 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Breaux Bridge Junior High School a good school?
Breaux Bridge Junior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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. 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.
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