- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houma, LA
Evergreen Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Evergreen Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220174001348
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evergreen Junior High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Houma · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Evergreen Junior High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Houma, LA.
School address
District: Terrebonne Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220174001348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Evergreen Junior High School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 220174001348 · Houma, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 19.4:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrebonne High School (1,346 students)
Evergreen Junior High School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Evergreen Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terrebonne Hig
Terrebonne High School
1,346 students
- H. L. Bourgeoi
H. L. Bourgeois High School
1,289 students
- South Terrebon
South Terrebonne High School
868 students
- Ellender Memor
Ellender Memorial High School
819 students
- Mulberry Eleme
Mulberry Elementary School
789 students
- This school
Evergreen Junior High School
622 students
What this shows Evergreen Junior High School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evergreen Junior High School compares
Evergreen Junior High 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,613
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 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
African American 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Evergreen Junior High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Terrebonne Parish reports $13,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Evergreen Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrebonne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H. L. Bourgeois High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Terrebonne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellender Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mulberry Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evergreen Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Houma
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 (~622 students)
Frequently asked questions about Evergreen Junior High School
How many students attend Evergreen Junior High School?
Evergreen Junior High School has 622 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houma, LA. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Junior High School is 19.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Evergreen Junior High School?
63.2% of students at Evergreen Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evergreen Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Evergreen Junior High School is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Houma, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evergreen Junior High School?
Evergreen Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Evergreen Junior High School rank among middle schools in Houma?
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Houma, 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 Houma on the city page.
What other schools are in Terrebonne Parish?
Besides Evergreen Junior High School, Terrebonne Parish also operates Terrebonne High School (1,346 students), H. L. Bourgeois High School (1,289 students), and South Terrebonne High School (868 students). See the Terrebonne Parish district page for the complete list.