- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thibodaux, LA
East Thibodaux Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Thibodaux Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220090000703
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Thibodaux Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Thibodaux · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Thibodaux Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Thibodaux Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Thibodaux, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090000703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
238 on latest CCD 220090000703 · Thibodaux, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 12.5:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 middle schools in Thibodaux. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
East Thibodaux Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Lafour
Central Lafourche High School
1,307 students
- Thibodaux High
Thibodaux High School
1,306 students
- South Lafourch
South Lafourche High School
990 students
- West Thibodaux
West Thibodaux Middle School
592 students
- Thibodaux Elem
Thibodaux Elementary School
575 students
- This school 238
East Thibodaux Middle School
238 students
What this shows East Thibodaux Middle School reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Thibodaux Middle School compares
East Thibodaux Middle School vs Louisiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 13% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,912
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafourche Parish reports $11,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Thibodaux Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lafourche High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Thibodaux Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Thibodaux Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Thibodaux
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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Thibodaux Middle School
How many students attend East Thibodaux Middle School?
East Thibodaux Middle School has 238 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thibodaux, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Thibodaux Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Thibodaux Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% 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 Thibodaux Middle School?
70.6% of students at East Thibodaux Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Thibodaux Middle School?
East Thibodaux Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Thibodaux Middle School rank among middle schools in Thibodaux?
By Resource Investment Index, East Thibodaux Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Thibodaux, 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 Thibodaux on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafourche Parish?
Besides East Thibodaux Middle School, Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students), Thibodaux High School (1,306 students), and South Lafourche High School (990 students). See the Lafourche Parish district page for the complete list.