- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Providence, LA
Griffin Middle School Academy
Federal NCES profile for Griffin Middle School Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220057000453
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griffin Middle School Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lake Providence · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Griffin Middle School Academy has class sizes smaller than 92% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Griffin Middle School Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake Providence, LA.
School address
District: East Carroll Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220057000453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Griffin Middle School Academy held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 220057000453 · Lake Providence, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 10.9:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside Elementary School (359 students)
Griffin Middle School Academy held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Griffin Middle School Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
359 students
- General Trass
General Trass High School
214 students
- This school
Griffin Middle School Academy
163 students
What this shows Griffin Middle School Academy reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Griffin Middle School Academy compares
Griffin Middle School Academy 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 41% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$19,240
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 99.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 99.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.2, Griffin Middle School Academy is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for East Carroll Parish reports $19,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Griffin Middle School Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| General Trass High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Griffin Middle School Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Griffin Middle School Academy
How many students attend Griffin Middle School Academy?
Griffin Middle School Academy has 163 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Providence, LA. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffin Middle School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Griffin Middle School Academy is 10.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 31% 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 Griffin Middle School Academy?
88.1% of students at Griffin Middle School Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griffin Middle School Academy?
The largest demographic group at Griffin Middle School Academy is African American at 99.4% of enrollment, in Lake Providence, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griffin Middle School Academy?
Griffin Middle School Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Griffin Middle School Academy rank among public schools in Lake Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Griffin Middle School Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake Providence, 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 East Carroll Parish?
Besides Griffin Middle School Academy, East Carroll Parish also operates Southside Elementary School (359 students) and General Trass High School (214 students). See the East Carroll Parish district page for the complete list.