Enrollment
288
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jena, LA
Jena Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Jena Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220096000733
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jena Junior High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Jena · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jena Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jena Junior High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Jena, LA.
School address
District: Lasalle Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220096000733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jena Junior High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jena Junior High School
Jena Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Jena, Louisiana, enrolling 288 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 38.0% free-meal eligibility runs 39% below the Louisiana average.
Enrollment of 288 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 90 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 38/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lasalle Parish spends $13,125 per pupil, 20% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 68 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 288 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lasalle Parish also operates Jena High School (490 students) and Olla-Standard Elementary School (398 students) alongside Jena Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jena Junior High School compares
Jena Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 39% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,125
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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
68
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Jena Junior High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lasalle Parish, which includes Jena Junior High School.
$13,125
Per student
-20%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 47.7%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jena Junior High 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jena Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goodpine Middle 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 Jena Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~288 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jena Junior High School
How many students attend Jena Junior High School?
Jena Junior High School has 288 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jena, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jena Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jena Junior High School is 13.7:1, which is 18% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% 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 Jena Junior High School?
38.0% of students at Jena Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jena Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Jena Junior High School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Jena, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jena Junior High School?
Jena Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jena Junior High School rank among public schools in Jena?
By Resource Investment Index, Jena Junior High School ranks #2 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.
Is Jena Junior High School a good school?
Jena Junior High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lasalle Parish?
Besides Jena Junior High 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.
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