- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crowley, LA
Crowley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crowley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220003000007
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crowley Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Crowley · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Crowley Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crowley Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Crowley, LA.
School address
District: Acadia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003000007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Crowley Middle School shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 220003000007 · Crowley, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 17.9:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mire Elementary School (662 students)
Crowley Middle School shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Crowley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mire Elementar
Mire Elementary School
662 students
- Rayne High Sch
Rayne High School
653 students
- Iota Elementar
Iota Elementary School
585 students
- Iota High Scho
Iota High School
566 students
- Church Point H
Church Point High School
504 students
- This school
Crowley Middle School
394 students
What this shows Crowley Middle School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crowley Middle School compares
Crowley Middle 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 27% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,428
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 46.7%
White 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 8.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Crowley Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Acadia Parish reports $12,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crowley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mire Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iota Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Church Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crowley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crowley Middle School
How many students attend Crowley Middle School?
Crowley Middle School has 394 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crowley, LA. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crowley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crowley Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crowley Middle School?
79.5% of students at Crowley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crowley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crowley Middle School is African American at 46.7% of enrollment, in Crowley, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crowley Middle School?
Crowley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Crowley Middle School rank among public schools in Crowley?
By Resource Investment Index, Crowley Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Crowley, 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 Crowley on the city page.
What other schools are in Acadia Parish?
Besides Crowley Middle School, Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students), Rayne High School (653 students), and Iota Elementary School (585 students). See the Acadia Parish district page for the complete list.