Enrollment
614
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Charles, LA
F. K. White Middle School
Federal NCES profile for F. K. White Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220033000280
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
F. K. White Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Lake Charles · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
F. K. White Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, F. K. White Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Lake Charles, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How F. K. White Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at F. K. White Middle School
F. K. White Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Lake Charles, Louisiana, enrolling 614 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.4% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 614 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 417 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #82.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Calcasieu Parish spends $20,543 per pupil, 25% above the Louisiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 228 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 614 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 29 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lake Charles's middle schools, it stands alongside S. J. Welsh Middle School (1,011 students): F. K. White Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 13.3:1).
Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students) and Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students) alongside F. K. White 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 F. K. White Middle School compares
F. K. White 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.4%
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
14:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 26% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,543
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 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 44.3%
White 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, F. K. White Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calcasieu Parish, which includes F. K. White Middle School.
$20,543
Per student
+25%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 27.7%
Federal 17.7%
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 F. K. White Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to F. K. White Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Lake Charles
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
S. J. Welsh Middle School
Standard public school
1,011 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Moss Bluff Middle School
Standard public school
781 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Oak Park Middle School
Standard public school
388 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
Standard public school
265 students 11:1 students per teacher
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 (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about F. K. White Middle School
How many students attend F. K. White Middle School?
F. K. White Middle School has 614 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Charles, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at F. K. White Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at F. K. White Middle School is 14:1, which is 17% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% 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 F. K. White Middle School?
63.4% of students at F. K. White Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of F. K. White Middle School?
The largest demographic group at F. K. White Middle School is African American at 44.3% of enrollment, in Lake Charles, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for F. K. White Middle School?
F. K. White Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 F. K. White Middle School rank among middle schools in Lake Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, F. K. White Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles on the city page.
Is F. K. White Middle School a good school?
F. K. White Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Calcasieu Parish?
Besides F. K. White Middle School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.
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