Enrollment
576
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cecilia Junior High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cecilia Junior High School
Cecilia Junior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Cecilia, Louisiana, enrolling 576 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 576 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 410 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #294, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 576 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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: 191 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 576 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
St. Martin Parish also operates Cecilia High School (768 students) and Breaux Bridge High School (690 students) alongside Cecilia 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 Cecilia Junior High School compares
Cecilia 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Martin Parish, which includes Cecilia 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 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
- 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
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~576 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cecilia on the city page.
Is Cecilia Junior High School a good school?
Cecilia Junior High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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