- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lockport, LA
Lockport Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lockport Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220090000712
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lockport Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lockport · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lockport Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lockport Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lockport, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090000712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lockport Middle School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 220090000712 · Lockport, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 16.6:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
Lockport Middle School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lockport Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Lafour
Central Lafourche High School
1,307 students
- Thibodaux High
Thibodaux High School
1,306 students
- South Lafourch
South Lafourche High School
990 students
- West Thibodaux
West Thibodaux Middle School
592 students
- Thibodaux Elem
Thibodaux Elementary School
575 students
- This school 331
Lockport Middle School
331 students
What this shows Lockport Middle School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lockport Middle School compares
Lockport Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 29% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,912
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Lockport Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafourche Parish reports $11,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lockport Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lafourche High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Thibodaux Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lockport Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lockport Middle School
How many students attend Lockport Middle School?
Lockport Middle School has 331 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lockport, LA. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockport Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lockport Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lockport Middle School?
44.4% of students at Lockport Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lockport Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lockport Middle School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Lockport, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lockport Middle School?
Lockport Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Lockport Middle School rank among public schools in Lockport?
By Resource Investment Index, Lockport Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lockport, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lafourche Parish?
Besides Lockport Middle School, Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students), Thibodaux High School (1,306 students), and South Lafourche High School (990 students). See the Lafourche Parish district page for the complete list.