- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Metairie, LA
J.D. Meisler Middle School
Federal NCES profile for J.D. Meisler Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220084000636
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.D. Meisler Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Metairie · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
J.D. Meisler Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.D. Meisler Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Metairie, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
J.D. Meisler Middle School held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 220084000636 · Metairie, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 20.6:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
J.D. Meisler Middle School held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
J.D. Meisler Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school 679
J.D. Meisler Middle School
679 students
What this shows J.D. Meisler Middle School reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.D. Meisler Middle School compares
J.D. Meisler 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 20% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$14,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
African American 18.0%
White 8.8%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, J.D. Meisler Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J.D. Meisler Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.D. Meisler Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Metairie
2 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 (~679 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about J.D. Meisler Middle School
How many students attend J.D. Meisler Middle School?
J.D. Meisler Middle School has 679 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Metairie, LA. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 761 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.D. Meisler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.D. Meisler Middle School is 20.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J.D. Meisler Middle School?
50.1% of students at J.D. Meisler Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.D. Meisler Middle School?
The largest demographic group at J.D. Meisler Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment, in Metairie, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.D. Meisler Middle School?
J.D. Meisler Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 J.D. Meisler Middle School rank among middle schools in Metairie?
By Resource Investment Index, J.D. Meisler Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Metairie, 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 Metairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides J.D. Meisler Middle School, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.