- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Schriever, LA
Caldwell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220174001340
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 341
- students enrolled
Caldwell Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Terrebonne Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220174001340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Caldwell Middle School shrank from 298 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 220174001340 · Schriever, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 24.4:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrebonne High School (1,346 students)
Caldwell Middle School shrank from 298 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Caldwell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terrebonne Hig
Terrebonne High School
1,346 students
- H. L. Bourgeoi
H. L. Bourgeois High School
1,289 students
- South Terrebon
South Terrebonne High School
868 students
- Ellender Memor
Ellender Memorial High School
819 students
- Mulberry Eleme
Mulberry Elementary School
789 students
- This school 341
Caldwell Middle School
341 students
What this shows Caldwell Middle School reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caldwell Middle School compares
Caldwell 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 45% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 15% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 96% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,613
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 39.0%
White 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Caldwell Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Terrebonne Parish reports $13,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caldwell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrebonne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H. L. Bourgeois High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Terrebonne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellender Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mulberry Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caldwell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell Middle School
How many students attend Caldwell Middle School?
Caldwell Middle School has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Schriever, LA. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Middle School is 24.4:1, which is 45% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caldwell Middle School?
71.8% of students at Caldwell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell Middle School is African American at 39.0% of enrollment, in Schriever, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell Middle School?
Caldwell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Terrebonne Parish?
Besides Caldwell Middle School, Terrebonne Parish also operates Terrebonne High School (1,346 students), H. L. Bourgeois High School (1,289 students), and South Terrebonne High School (868 students). See the Terrebonne Parish district page for the complete list.