- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leesville, LA
Leesville Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Leesville Junior High 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 220183001411
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leesville Junior High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Leesville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Leesville Junior High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leesville Junior High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Leesville, LA.
School address
District: Vernon Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220183001411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Leesville Junior High School grew from 447 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 220183001411 · Leesville, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 15.6:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosepine Elementary School (856 students)
Leesville Junior High School grew from 447 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Leesville Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rosepine Eleme
Rosepine Elementary School
856 students
- Leesville High
Leesville High School
748 students
- Parkway Elemen
Parkway Elementary School
675 students
- West Leesville
West Leesville Elementary School
643 students
- Rosepine High
Rosepine High School
572 students
- This school
Leesville Junior High School
421 students
What this shows Leesville Junior High School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leesville Junior High School compares
Leesville Junior High School is a growing 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 20% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,743
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.9%
African American 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Leesville Junior High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vernon Parish reports $12,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leesville Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosepine Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Leesville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosepine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leesville Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Leesville Junior High School
How many students attend Leesville Junior High School?
Leesville Junior High School has 421 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leesville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leesville Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leesville Junior High School is 15.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% 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 Leesville Junior High School?
50.1% of students at Leesville Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leesville Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Leesville Junior High School is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Leesville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leesville Junior High School?
Leesville Junior High 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 Leesville Junior High School rank among public schools in Leesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Leesville Junior High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Leesville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Leesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Vernon Parish?
Besides Leesville Junior High School, Vernon Parish also operates Rosepine Elementary School (856 students), Leesville High School (748 students), and Parkway Elementary School (675 students). See the Vernon Parish district page for the complete list.