- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cecilia, LA
Cecilia Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Cecilia Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220159001221
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cecilia Junior High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cecilia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cecilia Junior High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cecilia Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cecilia, LA.
School address
District: St. Martin Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220159001221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Cecilia Junior High School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 220159001221 · Cecilia, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 18.6:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cecilia High School (768 students)
Cecilia Junior High School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Cecilia 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
- This school
Cecilia Junior High School
576 students
- Teche Elementa
Teche Elementary School
547 students
- St. Martinvill
St. Martinville Senior High School
521 students
What this shows Cecilia Junior High School reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cecilia Junior High School compares
Cecilia Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
African American 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Cecilia 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 Cecilia Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breaux Bridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Teche Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Martinville Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cecilia 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
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cecilia Junior High School
How many students attend Cecilia Junior High School?
Cecilia Junior High School has 576 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cecilia, LA. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecilia Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecilia Junior High School is 18.6:1, which is 11% 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 Cecilia Junior High School?
55.4% of students at Cecilia Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cecilia Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Cecilia Junior High School is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Cecilia, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cecilia Junior High School?
Cecilia Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Cecilia Junior High School rank among public schools in Cecilia?
By Resource Investment Index, Cecilia Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cecilia, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. Martin Parish?
Besides Cecilia 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.