- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laurel, MS
Laurel Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280246001345
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Laurel, MS.
School address
District: Laurel School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280246001345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-175 students YoY
Laurel Middle School shrank from 555 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-31.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-175 students YoY 280246001345 · Laurel, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 11.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurel High School (732 students)
Laurel Middle School shrank from 555 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-31.5%). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Laurel Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laurel High Sc
Laurel High School
732 students
- Oak Park Eleme
Oak Park Elementary School
405 students
- This school
Laurel Middle School
388 students
- Mason Elementa
Mason Elementary School
345 students
- Laurel Magnet
Laurel Magnet School of the Arts
323 students
- Laurel Upper E 253
Laurel Upper Elementary
253 students
What this shows Laurel Middle School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Middle School compares
Laurel Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 18% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
82.7%
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
$12,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 389 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 100.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 3.6%
White 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Laurel Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurel School District reports $12,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel Magnet School of the Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Middle School
How many students attend Laurel Middle School?
Laurel Middle School has 388 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laurel, MS. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), down 175.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Middle School is 11.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 29% 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 Laurel Middle School?
100.0% of students at Laurel Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Middle School is African American at 79.9% of enrollment, in Laurel, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Middle School?
Laurel Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Laurel Middle School rank among public schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Laurel, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Laurel on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurel School District?
Besides Laurel Middle School, Laurel School District also operates Laurel High School (732 students), Oak Park Elementary School (405 students), and Mason Elementary School (345 students). See the Laurel School District district page for the complete list.