- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Geismar, LA
Dutchtown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dutchtown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220009000037
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dutchtown Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Geismar · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dutchtown Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dutchtown Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Geismar, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009000037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Dutchtown Middle School shrank from 657 students in 2022-23 to 601 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 220009000037 · Geismar, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 13.2:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
Dutchtown Middle School shrank from 657 students in 2022-23 to 601 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Dutchtown Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High School
2,029 students
- East Ascension
East Ascension High School
1,894 students
- St. Amant High
St. Amant High School
1,847 students
- Lake Elementar
Lake Elementary School
1,096 students
- Prairieville P
Prairieville Primary School
865 students
- This school 605
Dutchtown Middle School
605 students
What this shows Dutchtown Middle School reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dutchtown Middle School compares
Dutchtown 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 53% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,108
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 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 52.9%
African American 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Dutchtown Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ascension Parish reports $14,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dutchtown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Ascension High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Amant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dutchtown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- 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 (~605 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dutchtown Middle School
How many students attend Dutchtown Middle School?
Dutchtown Middle School has 605 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Geismar, LA. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutchtown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutchtown Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 21% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 16% 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 Dutchtown Middle School?
29.2% of students at Dutchtown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dutchtown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dutchtown Middle School is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Geismar, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dutchtown Middle School?
Dutchtown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Dutchtown Middle School rank among public schools in Geismar?
By Resource Investment Index, Dutchtown Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Geismar, 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 Ascension Parish?
Besides Dutchtown Middle School, Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students), East Ascension High School (1,894 students), and St. Amant High School (1,847 students). See the Ascension Parish district page for the complete list.