Enrollment
374
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Abbeville, LA
J.H. Williams Middle School
Federal NCES profile for J.H. Williams Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220180001569
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.H. Williams Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Abbeville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
J.H. Williams Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.H. Williams Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Abbeville, LA.
School address
District: Vermilion Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220180001569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J.H. Williams Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at J.H. Williams Middle School
J.H. Williams Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Abbeville, Louisiana, enrolling 374 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 374 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 303 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #80.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (24%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 187 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 283 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 374 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Vermilion Parish also operates North Vermilion High School (790 students) and Leblanc Elementary School (624 students) alongside J.H. Williams Middle 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 J.H. Williams Middle School compares
J.H. Williams Middle 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 34% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$13,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 75.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
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
African American 56.7%
White 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, J.H. Williams Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vermilion Parish, which includes J.H. Williams Middle School.
$13,778
Per student
-16%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 45.1%
Federal 21.4%
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 J.H. Williams Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vermilion High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leblanc Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abbeville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erath High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.H. Williams Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~374 students)
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Frequently asked questions about J.H. Williams Middle School
How many students attend J.H. Williams Middle School?
J.H. Williams Middle School has 374 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Abbeville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.H. Williams Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.H. Williams Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 20% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% 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 J.H. Williams Middle School?
83.5% of students at J.H. Williams Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.H. Williams Middle School?
The largest demographic group at J.H. Williams Middle School is African American at 56.7% of enrollment, in Abbeville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.H. Williams Middle School?
J.H. Williams Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J.H. Williams Middle School rank among public schools in Abbeville?
By Resource Investment Index, J.H. Williams Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Abbeville, 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 Abbeville on the city page.
Is J.H. Williams Middle School a good school?
J.H. Williams Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Vermilion Parish?
Besides J.H. Williams Middle School, Vermilion Parish also operates North Vermilion High School (790 students), Leblanc Elementary School (624 students), and Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice (592 students). See the Vermilion Parish district page for the complete list.
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