- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dequincy, LA
Dequincy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dequincy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220033000226
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dequincy Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Dequincy · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dequincy Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dequincy Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dequincy, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Dequincy Middle School grew from 212 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 220033000226 · Dequincy, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 10.4:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Dequincy Middle School grew from 212 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Dequincy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school 208
Dequincy Middle School
208 students
What this shows Dequincy Middle School reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dequincy Middle School compares
Dequincy Middle School is a growing 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 38% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 16% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 6% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
African American 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Dequincy Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dequincy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dequincy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dequincy Middle School
How many students attend Dequincy Middle School?
Dequincy Middle School has 208 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dequincy, LA. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dequincy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dequincy Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 38% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 34% 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 Dequincy Middle School?
52.4% of students at Dequincy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dequincy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dequincy Middle School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Dequincy, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dequincy Middle School?
Dequincy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Dequincy Middle School rank among public schools in Dequincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Dequincy Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dequincy, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Dequincy Middle School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.