Enrollment
466
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Erath, LA
Erath Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Erath Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220180001846
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Erath Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Erath · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Erath Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Erath Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Erath, LA.
School address
District: Vermilion Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220180001846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Erath Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Erath Middle School
Erath Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Erath, Louisiana, enrolling 466 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 466 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 401 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #244.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 113 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 466 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Vermilion Parish also operates North Vermilion High School (790 students) and Leblanc Elementary School (624 students) alongside Erath 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 Erath Middle School compares
Erath 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.0%
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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,778
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
African American 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Erath Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vermilion Parish, which includes Erath Middle School.
$13,778
Per student
-16%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 45.1%
Federal 21.4%
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 Erath Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vermilion High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leblanc Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abbeville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erath High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Erath Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~466 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Erath Middle School
How many students attend Erath Middle School?
Erath Middle School has 466 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Erath, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erath Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Erath Middle School is 20.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Erath Middle School?
55.0% of students at Erath Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Erath Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Erath Middle School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Erath, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Erath Middle School?
Erath Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Erath Middle School rank among public schools in Erath?
By Resource Investment Index, Erath Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Erath, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Erath on the city page.
Is Erath Middle School a good school?
Erath Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Vermilion Parish?
Besides Erath Middle School, Vermilion Parish also operates North Vermilion High School (790 students), Leblanc Elementary School (624 students), and Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice (592 students). See the Vermilion Parish district page for the complete list.
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