- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chauvin, LA
Lacache Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lacache Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220174001354
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lacache Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Louisiana schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 225
- students enrolled
Lacache Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Terrebonne Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220174001354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Lacache Middle School shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 220174001354 · Chauvin, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 14.1:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrebonne High School (1,346 students)
Lacache Middle School shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lacache Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terrebonne Hig
Terrebonne High School
1,346 students
- H. L. Bourgeoi
H. L. Bourgeois High School
1,289 students
- South Terrebon
South Terrebonne High School
868 students
- Ellender Memor
Ellender Memorial High School
819 students
- Mulberry Eleme
Mulberry Elementary School
789 students
- This school 225
Lacache Middle School
225 students
What this shows Lacache Middle School reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lacache Middle School compares
Lacache 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▼ 5% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$13,613
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Two or More 11.6%
African American 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Lacache Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Terrebonne Parish reports $13,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lacache Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrebonne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H. L. Bourgeois High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Terrebonne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellender Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mulberry Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lacache Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lacache Middle School
How many students attend Lacache Middle School?
Lacache Middle School has 225 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chauvin, LA. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lacache Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lacache Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% 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 Lacache Middle School?
59.2% of students at Lacache Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lacache Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lacache Middle School is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Chauvin, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lacache Middle School?
Lacache Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Terrebonne Parish?
Besides Lacache Middle School, Terrebonne Parish also operates Terrebonne High School (1,346 students), H. L. Bourgeois High School (1,289 students), and South Terrebonne High School (868 students). See the Terrebonne Parish district page for the complete list.