- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gonzales, LA
Gonzales Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gonzales Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220009000040
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gonzales Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Gonzales · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gonzales Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gonzales Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Gonzales, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009000040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Gonzales Middle School held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 60.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 220009000040 · Gonzales, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 12.8:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
Gonzales Middle School held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 60.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Gonzales Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High School
2,029 students
- East Ascension
East Ascension High School
1,894 students
- St. Amant High
St. Amant High School
1,847 students
- Lake Elementar
Lake Elementary School
1,096 students
- Prairieville P
Prairieville Primary School
865 students
- This school 664
Gonzales Middle School
664 students
What this shows Gonzales Middle School reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gonzales Middle School compares
Gonzales Middle 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,108
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 664 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 206 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
White 11.6%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Gonzales Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ascension Parish reports $14,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gonzales Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Ascension High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Amant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gonzales Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Gonzales
1 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 (~664 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gonzales Middle School
How many students attend Gonzales Middle School?
Gonzales Middle School has 664 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gonzales, LA. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gonzales Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gonzales Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 24% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% 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 Gonzales Middle School?
62.9% of students at Gonzales Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gonzales Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gonzales Middle School is African American at 63.4% of enrollment, in Gonzales, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gonzales Middle School?
Gonzales Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Gonzales Middle School rank among public schools in Gonzales?
By Resource Investment Index, Gonzales Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Gonzales, 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 Gonzales on the city page.
What other schools are in Ascension Parish?
Besides Gonzales Middle School, Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students), East Ascension High School (1,894 students), and St. Amant High School (1,847 students). See the Ascension Parish district page for the complete list.