- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lafitte, LA
Fisher Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Fisher Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000604
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fisher Middle/High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 26.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 498
- students enrolled
Fisher Middle/High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Fisher Middle/High School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 220084000604 · Lafitte, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 26.2:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Fisher Middle/High School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Fisher Middle/High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school 498
Fisher Middle/High School
498 students
What this shows Fisher Middle/High School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fisher Middle/High School compares
Fisher Middle/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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 56% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 29% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 97% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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
27
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Fisher Middle/High School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fisher Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fisher Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Lafitte
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fisher Middle/High School
How many students attend Fisher Middle/High School?
Fisher Middle/High School has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lafitte, LA. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fisher Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fisher Middle/High School is 26.2:1, which is 56% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fisher Middle/High School?
44.3% of students at Fisher Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fisher Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Fisher Middle/High School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Lafitte, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fisher Middle/High School?
Fisher Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Fisher Middle/High School, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.