- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
L.J. Alleman Middle School shrank from 952 students in 2022-23 to 903 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 220087000661 · Lafayette, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
890 enr · 17.5:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
L.J. Alleman Middle School shrank from 952 students in 2022-23 to 903 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
L.J. Alleman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- This school
L.J. Alleman Middle School
890 students
What this shows L.J. Alleman Middle School reports 890 students on the CCD universe file.
How L.J. Alleman Middle School compares
L.J. Alleman Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,720
- 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.
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 (~890 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 952 (2022-23) → 903 (2023-24), down 49.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.