- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Golden Meadow, LA
Golden Meadow Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Golden Meadow Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220090000706
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Meadow Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Golden Meadow · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Meadow Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Meadow Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Golden Meadow, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090000706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Golden Meadow Middle School shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 220090000706 · Golden Meadow, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 16.7:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
Golden Meadow Middle School shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Golden Meadow Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Lafour
Central Lafourche High School
1,307 students
- Thibodaux High
Thibodaux High School
1,306 students
- South Lafourch
South Lafourche High School
990 students
- West Thibodaux
West Thibodaux Middle School
592 students
- Thibodaux Elem
Thibodaux Elementary School
575 students
- This school 318
Golden Meadow Middle School
318 students
What this shows Golden Meadow Middle School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Meadow Middle School compares
Golden Meadow Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 14% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$11,912
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.6%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Golden Meadow Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafourche Parish reports $11,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden Meadow Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lafourche High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Thibodaux Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Meadow Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Meadow Middle School
How many students attend Golden Meadow Middle School?
Golden Meadow Middle School has 318 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Golden Meadow, LA. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Meadow Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Meadow Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% higher 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 Golden Meadow Middle School?
71.3% of students at Golden Meadow Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Meadow Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Golden Meadow Middle School is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Golden Meadow, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Meadow Middle School?
Golden Meadow Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Golden Meadow Middle School rank among public schools in Golden Meadow?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Meadow Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Golden Meadow, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lafourche Parish?
Besides Golden Meadow Middle School, Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students), Thibodaux High School (1,306 students), and South Lafourche High School (990 students). See the Lafourche Parish district page for the complete list.