Enrollment
743
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Livaudais Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Livaudais Middle School
Livaudais Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Terrytown, Louisiana, enrolling 743 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.2:1 is larger than about 94% of Louisiana schools and 38% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 743 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 325 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 59/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Discipline events run high: 258 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 743 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions 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 Livaudais 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 Livaudais Middle School compares
Livaudais 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Parish, which includes Livaudais 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 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
- 2,376
- 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 (~743 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Livaudais Middle School a good school?
Livaudais Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 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.
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