- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220087000677
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087000677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lafayette Middle School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 220087000677 · Lafayette, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 14:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Lafayette Middle School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- This school 351
Lafayette Middle School
351 students
What this shows Lafayette Middle School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Middle School compares
Lafayette 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 26% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 26% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$12,386
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 48.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 95.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 44 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
White 11.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Lafayette Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Lafayette
3 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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Middle School
How many students attend Lafayette Middle School?
Lafayette Middle School has 351 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lafayette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Middle School is 14:1, which is 17% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% 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 Lafayette Middle School?
78.6% of students at Lafayette Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Middle School is African American at 69.2% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Middle School?
Lafayette Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Lafayette Middle School rank among middle schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Lafayette Middle School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.