- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lafayette, LA
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220087000687
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 16
- schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School ranks #1 of 16 schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087000687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School shrank from 710 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 220087000687 · Lafayette, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 12.1:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School shrank from 710 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- This school 484
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School
484 students
What this shows Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School compares
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 22% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$12,386
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 41.1%
African American 37.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Lafayette
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Standard public school
2,177 students 33:1 students per teacher
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational / career-technical school
1,362 students 21:1 students per teacher
Milton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,261 students 20:1 students per teacher
Woodvale Elementary School
Standard public school
793 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Elementary School
Standard public school
749 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School
How many students attend Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School?
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School has 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lafayette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 23% 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 Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School?
48.5% of students at Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School?
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School rank among schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School ranks #1 of 16 schools in Lafayette, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.