- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jena, LA
Goodpine Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Goodpine Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220096000730
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goodpine Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Jena · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Goodpine Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goodpine Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Jena, LA.
School address
District: Lasalle Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220096000730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Goodpine Middle School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 220096000730 · Jena, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 12.7:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Jena High School (490 students)
Goodpine Middle School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Goodpine Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jena High Scho
Jena High School
490 students
- Olla-Standard
Olla-Standard Elementary School
398 students
- Jena Elementar
Jena Elementary School
381 students
- Jena Junior Hi
Jena Junior High School
288 students
- This school
Goodpine Middle School
279 students
- Fellowship Ele
Fellowship Elementary School
209 students
What this shows Goodpine Middle School reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goodpine Middle School compares
Goodpine 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 46% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.1%
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
$14,062
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Goodpine Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lasalle Parish reports $14,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goodpine Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jena High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olla-Standard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jena Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jena Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fellowship Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goodpine Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goodpine Middle School
How many students attend Goodpine Middle School?
Goodpine Middle School has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jena, LA. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodpine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodpine Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 19% 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 Goodpine Middle School?
34.0% of students at Goodpine Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodpine Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Goodpine Middle School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Jena, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodpine Middle School?
Goodpine Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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).
How does Goodpine Middle School rank among public schools in Jena?
By Resource Investment Index, Goodpine Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Jena, 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 Jena on the city page.
What other schools are in Lasalle Parish?
Besides Goodpine Middle School, Lasalle Parish also operates Jena High School (490 students), Olla-Standard Elementary School (398 students), and Jena Elementary School (381 students). See the Lasalle Parish district page for the complete list.