Enrollment
619
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How L.H. Marrero Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at L.H. Marrero Middle School
L.H. Marrero Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Marrero, Louisiana, enrolling 619 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Louisiana schools and 54% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.7% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 403 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #201.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and African American (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 307 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 619 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students) and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students) alongside L.H. Marrero Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How L.H. Marrero Middle School compares
L.H. Marrero Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,675
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Parish, which includes L.H. Marrero Middle School.
$16,675
Per student
+2%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 31.1%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~619 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is L.H. Marrero Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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