- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Louisiana Middle shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE held 12.8 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 291926001041 · Louisiana, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 12.6:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Louisiana Elem. (343 students)
Louisiana Middle shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE held 12.8 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Louisiana Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Louisiana Elem
Louisiana Elem.
343 students
- Louisiana High
Louisiana High
187 students
- This school
Louisiana Middle
151 students
What this shows Louisiana Middle reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Louisiana Middle compares
Louisiana Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,508
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Louisiana R-Ii reports $10,508 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~151 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 151 (2023-24), down 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.