- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Destrehan, LA
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harry M. Hurst Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220144001632
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harry M. Hurst Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Destrehan · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Harry M. Hurst Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harry M. Hurst Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Destrehan, LA.
School address
District: St. Charles Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220144001632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Harry M. Hurst Middle School held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 58.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 220144001632 · Destrehan, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 15.6:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Destrehan High School (1,435 students)
Harry M. Hurst Middle School held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 58.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Harry M. Hurst Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Destrehan High
Destrehan High School
1,435 students
- Hahnville High
Hahnville High School
1,416 students
- J.B. Martin Mi
J.B. Martin Middle School
733 students
- This school
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
685 students
- Luling Element
Luling Elementary School
653 students
- St. Rose Eleme 540
St. Rose Elementary School
540 students
What this shows Harry M. Hurst Middle School reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harry M. Hurst Middle School compares
Harry M. Hurst 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 44% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$22,961
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
African American 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Harry M. Hurst Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Charles Parish reports $22,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harry M. Hurst Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destrehan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hahnville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J.B. Martin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luling Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Rose Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harry M. Hurst Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,416
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~685 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harry M. Hurst Middle School
How many students attend Harry M. Hurst Middle School?
Harry M. Hurst Middle School has 685 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Destrehan, LA. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry M. Hurst Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry M. Hurst Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% 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 Harry M. Hurst Middle School?
34.9% of students at Harry M. Hurst Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harry M. Hurst Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harry M. Hurst Middle School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Destrehan, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry M. Hurst Middle School?
Harry M. Hurst Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Harry M. Hurst Middle School rank among public schools in Destrehan?
By Resource Investment Index, Harry M. Hurst Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Destrehan, 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 St. Charles Parish?
Besides Harry M. Hurst Middle School, St. Charles Parish also operates Destrehan High School (1,435 students), Hahnville High School (1,416 students), and J.B. Martin Middle School (733 students). See the St. Charles Parish district page for the complete list.