- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
J.H. Williams Middle School shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 220180001569 · Abbeville, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 13.4:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: North Vermilion High School (790 students)
J.H. Williams Middle School shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
J.H. Williams Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Vermilio
North Vermilion High School
790 students
- Leblanc Elemen
Leblanc Elementary School
624 students
- Cecil Picard E
Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice
592 students
- Abbeville High
Abbeville High School
569 students
- Erath High Sch
Erath High School
557 students
- This school
J.H. Williams Middle School
374 students
What this shows J.H. Williams Middle School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.H. Williams Middle School compares
J.H. Williams Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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 $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Vermilion Parish reports $13,778 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~374 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), down 43.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.