- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marrero, LA
L.H. Marrero Middle School
Federal NCES profile for L.H. Marrero Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220084000632
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L.H. Marrero Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Marrero · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
L.H. Marrero Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L.H. Marrero Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Marrero, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
L.H. Marrero Middle School grew from 672 students in 2022-23 to 757 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 220084000632 · Marrero, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 25.8:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
L.H. Marrero Middle School grew from 672 students in 2022-23 to 757 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
L.H. Marrero Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school 619
L.H. Marrero Middle School
619 students
What this shows L.H. Marrero Middle School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How L.H. Marrero Middle School compares
L.H. Marrero Middle 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 54% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 4% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 97% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,155
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
African American 39.6%
White 13.1%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, L.H. Marrero Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L.H. Marrero Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L.H. Marrero Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about L.H. Marrero Middle School
How many students attend L.H. Marrero Middle School?
L.H. Marrero Middle School has 619 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marrero, LA. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), up 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L.H. Marrero Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at L.H. Marrero Middle School is 25.8:1, which is 54% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at L.H. Marrero Middle School?
64.7% of students at L.H. Marrero Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L.H. Marrero Middle School?
The largest demographic group at L.H. Marrero Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment, in Marrero, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L.H. Marrero Middle School?
L.H. Marrero Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does L.H. Marrero Middle School rank among public schools in Marrero?
By Resource Investment Index, L.H. Marrero Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Marrero, 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 Marrero on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides L.H. Marrero Middle School, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.