- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monroe, LA
East Ouachita Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Ouachita Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220120002446
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Ouachita Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Ouachita Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Ouachita Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120002446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
East Ouachita Middle School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 220120002446 · Monroe, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 15.1:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monroe High School (2,041 students)
East Ouachita Middle School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
East Ouachita Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Monroe Hi
West Monroe High School
2,041 students
- Ouachita Paris
Ouachita Parish High School
1,112 students
- West Ouachita
West Ouachita High School
968 students
- Sterlington El 800
Sterlington Elementary School
800 students
- West Ridge Mid 681
West Ridge Middle School
681 students
- This school 498
East Ouachita Middle School
498 students
What this shows East Ouachita Middle School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Ouachita Middle School compares
East Ouachita Middle 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$13,051
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 58.2%
White 34.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, East Ouachita Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ouachita Parish reports $13,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Ouachita Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Ouachita Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Monroe
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Neville Junior High School
Standard public school
474 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Junior High School
Standard public school
350 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Carroll Junior High School
Standard public school
348 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Richwood Junior High School
Standard public school
347 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ouachita Junior High School
Standard public school
312 students 13:1 students per teacher
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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Ouachita Middle School
How many students attend East Ouachita Middle School?
East Ouachita Middle School has 498 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ouachita Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ouachita Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% 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 East Ouachita Middle School?
54.8% of students at East Ouachita Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Ouachita Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Ouachita Middle School is African American at 58.2% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Ouachita Middle School?
East Ouachita Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 East Ouachita Middle School rank among middle schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, East Ouachita Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Monroe, 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 Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Ouachita Parish?
Besides East Ouachita Middle School, Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students), Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students), and West Ouachita High School (968 students). See the Ouachita Parish district page for the complete list.