- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Metairie, LA
John Q. Adams Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John Q. Adams Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220084000576
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Q. Adams Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Metairie · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John Q. Adams Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Q. Adams Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Metairie, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-122 students YoY
John Q. Adams Middle School shrank from 900 students in 2022-23 to 778 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-122 students YoY 220084000576 · Metairie, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 20.6:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
John Q. Adams Middle School shrank from 900 students in 2022-23 to 778 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
John Q. Adams 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 658
John Q. Adams Middle School
658 students
What this shows John Q. Adams Middle School reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Q. Adams Middle School compares
John Q. Adams 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
24.9%
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
$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
87
in-school suspensions + 215 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.4%
African American 12.0%
White 10.0%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, John Q. Adams 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 John Q. Adams 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 John Q. Adams 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 (~658 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about John Q. Adams Middle School
How many students attend John Q. Adams Middle School?
John Q. Adams Middle School has 658 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Metairie, LA. CCD year-over-year: 900 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), down 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Q. Adams Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Q. Adams 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 John Q. Adams Middle School?
54.8% of students at John Q. Adams Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Q. Adams Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John Q. Adams Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment, in Metairie, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Q. Adams Middle School?
John Q. Adams Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 John Q. Adams Middle School rank among middle schools in Metairie?
By Resource Investment Index, John Q. Adams Middle School ranks #2 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 John Q. Adams 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.