Enrollment
151
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Louisiana, MO
Louisiana Middle
Federal NCES profile for Louisiana Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291926001041
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisiana Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Louisiana · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Louisiana Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisiana Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Louisiana, MO.
School address
District: Louisiana R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291926001041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Louisiana Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Louisiana Middle
Louisiana Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Louisiana, Missouri, enrolling 151 students.
At 12.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 151 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 124 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 151 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 138 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 151 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Louisiana R-Ii also operates Louisiana Elem. (343 students) and Louisiana High (187 students) alongside Louisiana Middle.
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 Louisiana Middle compares
Louisiana Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 27% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Missouri - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,897
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 53.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 91.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Louisiana Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Louisiana R-Ii, which includes Louisiana Middle.
$10,897
Per student
-16%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 30.2%
Federal 23.4%
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 Louisiana Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louisiana High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louisiana Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~151 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Louisiana Middle
How many students attend Louisiana Middle?
Louisiana Middle has 151 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Louisiana, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisiana Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisiana Middle is 12.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% lower 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 Louisiana Middle?
58.4% of students at Louisiana Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louisiana Middle?
The largest demographic group at Louisiana Middle is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Louisiana, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisiana Middle?
Louisiana Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Louisiana Middle rank among public schools in Louisiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisiana Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Louisiana, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Louisiana on the city page.
Is Louisiana Middle a good school?
Louisiana Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri 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 Louisiana R-Ii?
Besides Louisiana Middle, Louisiana R-Ii also operates Louisiana Elem. (343 students) and Louisiana High (187 students). See the Louisiana R-Ii district page for the complete list.
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