Enrollment
199
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morgan City, LA
Julia B. Maitland School
Federal NCES profile for Julia B. Maitland School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220162001250
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julia B. Maitland School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Morgan City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Julia B. Maitland School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julia B. Maitland School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Morgan City, LA.
School address
District: St. Mary Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220162001250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Julia B. Maitland School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Julia B. Maitland School
Julia B. Maitland School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Morgan City, Louisiana, enrolling 199 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 199 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #86.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Morgan City's public schools, it stands alongside Bayou Vista Elementary School (340 students): Julia B. Maitland School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 17.9:1).
St. Mary Parish also operates Morgan City High School (650 students) and Hattie a. Watts Elementary School (601 students) alongside Julia B. Maitland 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 Julia B. Maitland School compares
Julia B. Maitland 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 30% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$13,564
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
White 19.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: African American at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Julia B. Maitland School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Mary Parish, which includes Julia B. Maitland School.
$13,564
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 40.8%
Federal 17.0%
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 Julia B. Maitland School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hattie a. Watts Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berwick High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patterson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julia B. Maitland School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Morgan City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bayou Vista Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
M.E. Norman Elementary School
Standard public school
335 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Wyandotte Elementary School
Standard public school
300 students 15:1 students per teacher
Bayou L'ourse Primary School
Standard public school
150 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Stephensville Elementary School
Standard public school
96 students 8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~199 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Julia B. Maitland School
How many students attend Julia B. Maitland School?
Julia B. Maitland School has 199 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morgan City, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julia B. Maitland School?
The student-teacher ratio at Julia B. Maitland School is 16.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% higher 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 Julia B. Maitland School?
81.4% of students at Julia B. Maitland School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julia B. Maitland School?
The largest demographic group at Julia B. Maitland School is African American at 50.3% of enrollment, in Morgan City, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julia B. Maitland School?
Julia B. Maitland School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Julia B. Maitland School rank among schools in Morgan City?
By Resource Investment Index, Julia B. Maitland School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Morgan City, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morgan City on the city page.
Is Julia B. Maitland School a good school?
Julia B. Maitland School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 St. Mary Parish?
Besides Julia B. Maitland School, St. Mary Parish also operates Morgan City High School (650 students), Hattie a. Watts Elementary School (601 students), and Berwick High School (469 students). See the St. Mary Parish district page for the complete list.
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