- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kinder, LA
Kinder Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kinder Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220006001049
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kinder Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kinder · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kinder Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kinder Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kinder, LA.
School address
District: Allen Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220006001049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Kinder Middle School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 220006001049 · Kinder, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 12.8:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Kinder Elementary School (524 students)
Kinder Middle School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Kinder Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kinder Element
Kinder Elementary School
524 students
- Oakdale Elemen
Oakdale Elementary School
516 students
- Kinder High Sc
Kinder High School
388 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
387 students
- Oakdale Middle
Oakdale Middle School
340 students
- This school
Kinder Middle School
333 students
What this shows Kinder Middle School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kinder Middle School compares
Kinder Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 14% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,694
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
African American 18.0%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Kinder Middle School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allen Parish reports $14,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kinder Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kinder High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kinder Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kinder Middle School
How many students attend Kinder Middle School?
Kinder Middle School has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kinder, LA. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinder Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinder Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 24% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% 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 Kinder Middle School?
53.7% of students at Kinder Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kinder Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kinder Middle School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Kinder, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kinder Middle School?
Kinder Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Kinder Middle School rank among public schools in Kinder?
By Resource Investment Index, Kinder Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kinder, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Allen Parish?
Besides Kinder Middle School, Allen Parish also operates Kinder Elementary School (524 students), Oakdale Elementary School (516 students), and Kinder High School (388 students). See the Allen Parish district page for the complete list.