- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Good Hope Middle School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 220120001564 · West Monroe, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 18.2:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monroe High School (2,041 students)
Good Hope Middle School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Good Hope Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Monroe Hi
West Monroe High School
2,041 students
- Ouachita Paris
Ouachita Parish High School
1,112 students
- West Ouachita
West Ouachita High School
968 students
- Sterlington El 800
Sterlington Elementary School
800 students
- West Ridge Mid 681
West Ridge Middle School
681 students
- This school 601
Good Hope Middle School
601 students
What this shows Good Hope Middle School reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Good Hope Middle School compares
Good Hope 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,051
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
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.
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
District finance for Ouachita Parish reports $13,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~601 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.