- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Terrytown, LA
Livaudais Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Livaudais Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220084000630
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Livaudais Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Terrytown · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Livaudais Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Livaudais Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Terrytown, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+275 students YoY
Livaudais Middle School grew from 621 students in 2022-23 to 896 in 2023-24 (+44.3%).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+275 students YoY 220084000630 · Terrytown, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
743 enr · 23.2:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Livaudais Middle School grew from 621 students in 2022-23 to 896 in 2023-24 (+44.3%). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Livaudais 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 743
Livaudais Middle School
743 students
What this shows Livaudais Middle School reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Livaudais Middle School compares
Livaudais 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 38% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▼ 10% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 94% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
84
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%
African American 29.7%
White 7.4%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Livaudais 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 Livaudais Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Livaudais 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 (~743 students)
Frequently asked questions about Livaudais Middle School
How many students attend Livaudais Middle School?
Livaudais Middle School has 743 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Terrytown, LA. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 896 (2023-24), up 275.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Livaudais Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Livaudais Middle School is 23.2:1, which is 38% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Livaudais Middle School?
56.2% of students at Livaudais Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Livaudais Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Livaudais Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment, in Terrytown, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Livaudais Middle School?
Livaudais Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Livaudais Middle School rank among public schools in Terrytown?
By Resource Investment Index, Livaudais Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Terrytown, 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 Terrytown on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Livaudais 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.