- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mandeville, LA
Lake Harbor Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Harbor Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220165001535
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Harbor Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Mandeville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Harbor Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Harbor Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Mandeville, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lake Harbor Middle School held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 220165001535 · Mandeville, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 20.1:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Lake Harbor Middle School held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lake Harbor Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandeville Hig
Mandeville High School
2,006 students
- Slidell High S
Slidell High School
1,654 students
- Covington High
Covington High School
1,600 students
- Northshore Hig
Northshore High School
1,518 students
- Joseph B. Lanc
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
1,480 students
- This school 582
Lake Harbor Middle School
582 students
What this shows Lake Harbor Middle School reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Harbor Middle School compares
Lake Harbor 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 68% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,823
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 582 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
African American 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Lake Harbor Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Tammany Parish reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Harbor Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Harbor Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,654
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Mandeville
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~582 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Harbor Middle School
How many students attend Lake Harbor Middle School?
Lake Harbor Middle School has 582 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mandeville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Harbor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Harbor Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Harbor Middle School?
19.9% of students at Lake Harbor Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Harbor Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Harbor Middle School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Mandeville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Harbor Middle School?
Lake Harbor Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Lake Harbor Middle School rank among elementary schools in Mandeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Harbor Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Mandeville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mandeville on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Lake Harbor Middle School, St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students), Slidell High School (1,654 students), and Covington High School (1,600 students). See the St. Tammany Parish district page for the complete list.