Enrollment
276
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eunice, LA
Eunice Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Eunice Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220156001182
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eunice Junior High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Louisiana schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Eunice · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Eunice Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eunice Junior High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Eunice, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.3%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eunice Junior High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eunice Junior High School
Eunice Junior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Eunice, Louisiana, enrolling 276 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 276 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #175.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and White (39%) (diversity index 60/100).
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 61 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 276 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students) and Opelousas Senior High School (698 students) alongside Eunice Junior High 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 Eunice Junior High School compares
Eunice Junior High 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 22% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,050
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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
African American 48.9%
White 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Eunice Junior High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Landry Parish, which includes Eunice Junior High School.
$14,050
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 44.1%
Federal 27.3%
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 Eunice Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Opelousas Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eunice Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eunice Junior High School
How many students attend Eunice Junior High School?
Eunice Junior High School has 276 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eunice, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eunice Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eunice Junior High School is 13.1:1, which is 22% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 17% 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 Eunice Junior High School?
73.3% of students at Eunice Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eunice Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Eunice Junior High School is African American at 48.9% of enrollment, in Eunice, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eunice Junior High School?
Eunice Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eunice Junior High School rank among public schools in Eunice?
By Resource Investment Index, Eunice Junior High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Eunice, 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 Eunice on the city page.
Is Eunice Junior High School a good school?
Eunice Junior High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 St. Landry Parish?
Besides Eunice Junior High School, St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students), Opelousas Senior High School (698 students), and Leonville Elementary School (616 students). See the St. Landry Parish district page for the complete list.
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