Enrollment
238
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Thibodaux Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Thibodaux Middle School
East Thibodaux Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Thibodaux, Louisiana, enrolling 238 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 238 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 185 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 159 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 149 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 238 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Thibodaux's middle schools, it stands alongside West Thibodaux Middle School (592 students): East Thibodaux Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 23.7:1).
Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students) and Thibodaux High School (1,306 students) alongside East Thibodaux Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Thibodaux Middle School compares
East Thibodaux Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lafourche Parish, which includes East Thibodaux Middle School.
$15,029
Per student
-8%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.7%
State 30.2%
Federal 28.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~238 students)
Next steps
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Thibodaux Middle School a good school?
East Thibodaux Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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