- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Iota, LA
Iota Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Iota Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220003001015
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iota Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Iota · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Iota Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iota Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Iota, LA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Iota Middle School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 220003001015 · Iota, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 16.8:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mire Elementary School (662 students)
Iota Middle School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Iota Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mire Elementar
Mire Elementary School
662 students
- Rayne High Sch
Rayne High School
653 students
- Iota Elementar
Iota Elementary School
585 students
- Iota High Scho
Iota High School
566 students
- Church Point H
Church Point High School
504 students
- This school 235
Iota Middle School
235 students
What this shows Iota Middle School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iota Middle School compares
Iota 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 29% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,428
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Iota Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Acadia Parish reports $12,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iota Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mire Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iota Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iota High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Church Point High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iota Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iota Middle School
How many students attend Iota Middle School?
Iota Middle School has 235 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Iota, LA. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iota Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iota Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iota Middle School?
44.3% of students at Iota Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iota Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Iota Middle School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Iota, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iota Middle School?
Iota Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Iota Middle School rank among public schools in Iota?
By Resource Investment Index, Iota Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Iota, 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 Acadia Parish?
Besides Iota Middle School, Acadia Parish also operates Mire Elementary School (662 students), Rayne High School (653 students), and Iota Elementary School (585 students). See the Acadia Parish district page for the complete list.