- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Slidell, LA
Clearwood Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Clearwood Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220165001566
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clearwood Junior High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Slidell · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clearwood Junior High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwood Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Slidell, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Clearwood Junior High School held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 220165001566 · Slidell, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 15:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Clearwood Junior High School held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Clearwood Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandeville Hig
Mandeville High School
2,006 students
- Slidell High S
Slidell High School
1,654 students
- Covington High
Covington High School
1,600 students
- Northshore Hig
Northshore High School
1,518 students
- Joseph B. Lanc
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
1,480 students
- This school 539
Clearwood Junior High School
539 students
What this shows Clearwood Junior High School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clearwood Junior High School compares
Clearwood 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 23% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$14,823
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 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
African American 29.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Clearwood Junior High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Tammany Parish reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clearwood Junior High 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Similar 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 Clearwood Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Carolyn Park Middle School
Standard public school
233 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clearwood Junior High School
How many students attend Clearwood Junior High School?
Clearwood Junior High School has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Slidell, LA. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 667 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearwood Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearwood Junior High School is 15:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% 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 Clearwood Junior High School?
48.2% of students at Clearwood Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clearwood Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Clearwood Junior High School is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Slidell, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clearwood Junior High School?
Clearwood Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Clearwood Junior High School rank among elementary schools in Slidell?
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwood Junior High School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Clearwood Junior High 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.