- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denham Springs, LA
Denham Springs Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Denham Springs Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220102000759
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denham Springs Junior High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Denham Springs · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Denham Springs Junior High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denham Springs Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Denham Springs, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102000759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Denham Springs Junior High School held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 50.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 220102000759 · Denham Springs, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
811 enr · 18.9:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Denham Springs High School (2,385 students)
Denham Springs Junior High School held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 50.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Denham Springs Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denham Springs
Denham Springs High School
2,385 students
- Walker High Sc
Walker High School
2,006 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High School
1,392 students
- This school 811
Denham Springs Junior High School
811 students
- Denham Springs 735
Denham Springs Freshman High School
735 students
- Levi Milton El 702
Levi Milton Elementary School
702 students
What this shows Denham Springs Junior High School reports 811 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denham Springs Junior High School compares
Denham Springs 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▼ 4% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 811 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
811
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$12,047
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 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 203 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Denham Springs Junior High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Livingston Parish reports $12,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denham Springs Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Levi Milton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denham Springs Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar middle schools in Denham Springs
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~811 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denham Springs Junior High School
How many students attend Denham Springs Junior High School?
Denham Springs Junior High School has 811 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denham Springs, LA. CCD year-over-year: 892 (2022-23) → 899 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denham Springs Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denham Springs Junior High School is 18.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denham Springs Junior High School?
60.3% of students at Denham Springs Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denham Springs Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Denham Springs Junior High School is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Denham Springs, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denham Springs Junior High School?
Denham Springs Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Denham Springs Junior High School rank among middle schools in Denham Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Denham Springs Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Denham Springs, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Denham Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Livingston Parish?
Besides Denham Springs Junior High School, Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students), Walker High School (2,006 students), and Live Oak High School (1,392 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.