Enrollment
601
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Monroe, LA
Good Hope Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Good Hope Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220120001564
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Good Hope Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in West Monroe · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Good Hope Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Good Hope Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in West Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120001564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Good Hope Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Good Hope Middle School
Good Hope Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in West Monroe, Louisiana, enrolling 601 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 601 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #148.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Ouachita Parish spends $12,772 per pupil, 22% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 141 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 601 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among West Monroe's middle schools, it stands alongside West Ridge Middle School (681 students): Good Hope Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 18.4:1).
Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students) and Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students) alongside Good Hope 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 Good Hope Middle School compares
Good Hope 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 29% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,772
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 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
White 69.6%
African American 19.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Good Hope 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 Ouachita Parish, which includes Good Hope Middle School.
$12,772
Per student
-22%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 45.6%
Federal 16.1%
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 Good Hope Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Good Hope Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in West Monroe
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~601 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Good Hope Middle School
How many students attend Good Hope Middle School?
Good Hope Middle School has 601 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Monroe, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Hope Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Hope Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Good Hope Middle School?
44.4% of students at Good Hope Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Good Hope Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Good Hope Middle School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in West Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Good Hope Middle School?
Good Hope Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Good Hope Middle School rank among middle schools in West Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Good Hope Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in West Monroe, 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 West Monroe on the city page.
Is Good Hope Middle School a good school?
Good Hope Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of 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 Ouachita Parish?
Besides Good Hope Middle School, Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students), Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students), and West Ouachita High School (968 students). See the Ouachita Parish district page for the complete list.
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