Enrollment
890
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lafayette, LA
L.J. Alleman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for L.J. Alleman 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 220087000661
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L.J. Alleman Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
L.J. Alleman Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L.J. Alleman Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087000661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How L.J. Alleman Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at L.J. Alleman Middle School
L.J. Alleman Middle School is a large middle school in Lafayette, Louisiana, enrolling 890 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 91% of state schools at 890 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 229 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lafayette Parish spends $11,837 per pupil, 28% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 383 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 890 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lafayette's middle schools, it stands alongside Edgar Martin Middle School (641 students): L.J. Alleman Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 22.1:1).
Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students) and Lafayette High School (1,720 students) alongside L.J. Alleman 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.J. Alleman Middle School compares
L.J. Alleman 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 26% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 890 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
890
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,837
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
243
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
White 51.7%
African American 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, L.J. Alleman 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 Lafayette Parish, which includes L.J. Alleman Middle School.
$11,837
Per student
-28%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 32.8%
Federal 15.7%
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.J. Alleman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L.J. Alleman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Lafayette
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~890 students)
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Frequently asked questions about L.J. Alleman Middle School
How many students attend L.J. Alleman Middle School?
L.J. Alleman Middle School has 890 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lafayette, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L.J. Alleman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at L.J. Alleman Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at L.J. Alleman Middle School?
46.3% of students at L.J. Alleman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L.J. Alleman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at L.J. Alleman Middle School is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L.J. Alleman Middle School?
L.J. Alleman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does L.J. Alleman Middle School rank among middle schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, L.J. Alleman Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Lafayette, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lafayette on the city page.
Is L.J. Alleman Middle School a good school?
L.J. Alleman Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 Lafayette Parish?
Besides L.J. Alleman Middle School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.
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