Enrollment
145
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jonesboro, LA
Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220078000557
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Jonesboro, LA.
School address
District: Jackson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220078000557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School
Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Jonesboro, Louisiana, enrolling 145 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Louisiana schools, with 145 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 73 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by African American (72%) and White (23%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 145 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 38 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 145 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jackson Parish also operates Quitman High School (695 students) and Weston High School (598 students) alongside Jonesboro-Hodge 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 Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School compares
Jonesboro-Hodge 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 21% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,363
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 72.4%
White 22.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: African American at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson Parish, which includes Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School.
$15,363
Per student
-6%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 36.7%
Federal 23.0%
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 Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jonesboro-Hodge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School
How many students attend Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School?
Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School has 145 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jonesboro, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 21% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 16% 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 Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School?
75.9% of students at Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School is African American at 72.4% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School?
Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School rank among public schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro on the city page.
Is Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School a good school?
Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% 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 Jackson Parish?
Besides Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School, Jackson Parish also operates Quitman High School (695 students), Weston High School (598 students), and Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School (291 students). See the Jackson Parish district page for the complete list.
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