Enrollment
233
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Slidell, LA
Carolyn Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carolyn Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220165001271
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carolyn Park Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Slidell · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carolyn Park Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carolyn Park Middle School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Slidell, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.3%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carolyn Park Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carolyn Park Middle School
Carolyn Park Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Slidell, Louisiana, enrolling 233 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.3% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 233 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 155 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and White (21%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 66 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 233 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Slidell's elementary schools, it stands alongside W.L. Abney Elementary School (936 students): Carolyn Park Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 18.7:1).
St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students) and Slidell High School (1,654 students) alongside Carolyn Park 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 Carolyn Park Middle School compares
Carolyn Park 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▼ 4% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 55.4%
White 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Carolyn Park Middle 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 Carolyn Park Middle 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 Carolyn Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carolyn Park Middle 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 elementary schools in Slidell
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
W.L. Abney Elementary School
Standard public school
936 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Little Oak Middle School
Standard public school
847 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Honey Island Elementary School
Standard public school
607 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Clearwood Junior High School
Standard public school
539 students 15:1 students per teacher
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 (~233 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Carolyn Park Middle School
How many students attend Carolyn Park Middle School?
Carolyn Park Middle School has 233 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Slidell, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolyn Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolyn Park Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 18% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% 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 Carolyn Park Middle School?
60.3% of students at Carolyn Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carolyn Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carolyn Park Middle School is African American at 55.4% of enrollment, in Slidell, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carolyn Park Middle School?
Carolyn Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Carolyn Park Middle School rank among elementary schools in Slidell?
By Resource Investment Index, Carolyn Park Middle School ranks #1 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Slidell on the city page.
Is Carolyn Park Middle School a good school?
Carolyn Park Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 Carolyn Park Middle 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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