- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kentwood, LA
Jewel M. Sumner Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jewel M. Sumner Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220168002274
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jewel M. Sumner Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Kentwood · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jewel M. Sumner Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jewel M. Sumner Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Kentwood, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168002274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Jewel M. Sumner Middle School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 220168002274 · Kentwood, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 18:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
Jewel M. Sumner Middle School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Jewel M. Sumner Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponchatoula Hi
Ponchatoula High School
2,067 students
- Hammond High M
Hammond High Magnet School
1,606 students
- Hammond Eastsi
Hammond Eastside Magnet
1,340 students
- Champ Cooper E
Champ Cooper Elementary School
1,163 students
- Hammond Westsi
Hammond Westside Montessori
1,022 students
- This school 306
Jewel M. Sumner Middle School
306 students
What this shows Jewel M. Sumner Middle School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jewel M. Sumner Middle School compares
Jewel M. Sumner 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▼ 3% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.6%
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
$12,808
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 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
African American 42.5%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Jewel M. Sumner Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tangipahoa Parish reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jewel M. Sumner Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond High Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hammond Eastside Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Champ Cooper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jewel M. Sumner Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jewel M. Sumner Middle School
How many students attend Jewel M. Sumner Middle School?
Jewel M. Sumner Middle School has 306 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kentwood, LA. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jewel M. Sumner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jewel M. Sumner Middle School is 18:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jewel M. Sumner Middle School?
60.9% of students at Jewel M. Sumner Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jewel M. Sumner Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jewel M. Sumner Middle School is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Kentwood, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jewel M. Sumner Middle School?
Jewel M. Sumner Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Jewel M. Sumner Middle School rank among public schools in Kentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Jewel M. Sumner Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Kentwood, 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 Kentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides Jewel M. Sumner Middle School, Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students), Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students), and Hammond Eastside Magnet (1,340 students). See the Tangipahoa Parish district page for the complete list.