- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lafayette, LA
Edgar Martin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edgar Martin 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 220087000681
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgar Martin Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgar Martin Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgar Martin Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087000681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Edgar Martin Middle School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 220087000681 · Lafayette, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 22.1:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Edgar Martin Middle School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Edgar Martin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- This school 641
Edgar Martin Middle School
641 students
What this shows Edgar Martin Middle School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgar Martin Middle School compares
Edgar Martin 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 18% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,386
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
African American 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Edgar Martin Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgar Martin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgar Martin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Lafayette
3 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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgar Martin Middle School
How many students attend Edgar Martin Middle School?
Edgar Martin Middle School has 641 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lafayette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgar Martin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgar Martin Middle School is 22.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgar Martin Middle School?
51.2% of students at Edgar Martin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgar Martin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edgar Martin Middle School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgar Martin Middle School?
Edgar Martin 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 Edgar Martin Middle School rank among middle schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgar Martin Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Edgar Martin Middle School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.