- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monroe, LA
Carroll Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Carroll Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220108000788
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carroll Junior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Carroll Junior High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll Junior High School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: City of Monroe School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220108000788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Carroll Junior High School grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+15.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 220108000788 · Monroe, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 17.4:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Neville High School (1,042 students)
Carroll Junior High School grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+15.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Carroll Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neville High S
Neville High School
1,042 students
- Wossman High S
Wossman High School
635 students
- Sallie Humble
Sallie Humble Elementary School
579 students
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
577 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary School
547 students
- This school 348
Carroll Junior High School
348 students
What this shows Carroll Junior High School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carroll Junior High School compares
Carroll Junior High School is a growing 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 40% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 62% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 96.3%
White 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Carroll Junior High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City of Monroe School District reports $15,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carroll Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wossman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carroll High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carroll Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar middle schools in Monroe
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
East Ouachita Middle School
Standard public school
498 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Neville Junior High School
Standard public school
474 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Junior High School
Standard public school
350 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Richwood Junior High School
Standard public school
347 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ouachita Junior High School
Standard public school
312 students 13:1 students per teacher
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 (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carroll Junior High School
How many students attend Carroll Junior High School?
Carroll Junior High School has 348 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll Junior High School is 17.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carroll Junior High School?
87.5% of students at Carroll Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carroll Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Carroll Junior High School is African American at 96.3% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carroll Junior High School?
Carroll Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does Carroll Junior High School rank among middle schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll Junior High School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Monroe, 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 Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Monroe School District?
Besides Carroll Junior High School, City of Monroe School District also operates Neville High School (1,042 students), Wossman High School (635 students), and Sallie Humble Elementary School (579 students). See the City of Monroe School District district page for the complete list.