- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pearl River, LA
Creekside Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Creekside Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220165001591
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside Junior High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Pearl River · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside Junior High has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Junior High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pearl River, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Creekside Junior High shrank from 534 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 220165001591 · Pearl River, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 16.6:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Creekside Junior High shrank from 534 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Creekside Junior High 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 447
Creekside Junior High
447 students
What this shows Creekside Junior High reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekside Junior High compares
Creekside Junior High 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 24% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
African American 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Creekside Junior High is about as mixed as 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 Creekside Junior High 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 | Similar 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 Creekside Junior High'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
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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creekside Junior High
How many students attend Creekside Junior High?
Creekside Junior High has 447 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pearl River, LA. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Junior High is 16.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% higher 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 Creekside Junior High?
47.2% of students at Creekside Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Creekside Junior High is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Pearl River, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Junior High?
Creekside Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Creekside Junior High rank among public schools in Pearl River?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Junior High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pearl River, 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 Pearl River on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Creekside Junior High, 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.