- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sulphur, LA
Leblanc Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Leblanc Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220033000246
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leblanc Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Sulphur · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Leblanc Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leblanc Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Sulphur, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Leblanc Middle School shrank from 399 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 220033000246 · Sulphur, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 11.4:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Leblanc Middle School shrank from 399 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Leblanc Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school 366
Leblanc Middle School
366 students
What this shows Leblanc Middle School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leblanc Middle School compares
Leblanc 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▼ 9% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
African American 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Leblanc Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leblanc Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leblanc Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Sulphur
2 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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leblanc Middle School
How many students attend Leblanc Middle School?
Leblanc Middle School has 366 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sulphur, LA. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leblanc Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leblanc Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 27% 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 Leblanc Middle School?
56.9% of students at Leblanc Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leblanc Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Leblanc Middle School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Sulphur, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leblanc Middle School?
Leblanc Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Leblanc Middle School rank among middle schools in Sulphur?
By Resource Investment Index, Leblanc Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Sulphur, 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 Sulphur on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Leblanc Middle School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.