Enrollment
216
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mangham, LA
Mangham Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Mangham Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220135001101
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mangham Junior High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mangham · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mangham Junior High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mangham Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mangham, LA.
School address
District: Richland Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220135001101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mangham Junior High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mangham Junior High School
Mangham Junior High School is a higher-need, small middle school in Mangham, Louisiana, enrolling 216 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 95% of Louisiana schools and 43% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 216 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #66.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 44/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 26.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Richland Parish also operates Mangham Elementary School (404 students) and Rayville High School (341 students) alongside Mangham Junior High 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 Mangham Junior High School compares
Mangham Junior High 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 43% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 95% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 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 70.4%
African American 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Mangham Junior High School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland Parish, which includes Mangham Junior High School.
$13,709
Per student
-16%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 36.1%
Federal 26.4%
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 Mangham Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangham Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rayville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rayville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Start Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mangham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mangham Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~216 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mangham Junior High School
How many students attend Mangham Junior High School?
Mangham Junior High School has 216 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mangham, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mangham Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mangham Junior High School is 24:1, which is 43% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mangham Junior High School?
52.1% of students at Mangham Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mangham Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Mangham Junior High School is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Mangham, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mangham Junior High School?
Mangham Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mangham Junior High School rank among public schools in Mangham?
By Resource Investment Index, Mangham Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mangham, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mangham on the city page.
Is Mangham Junior High School a good school?
Mangham Junior High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. 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 Richland Parish?
Besides Mangham Junior High School, Richland Parish also operates Mangham Elementary School (404 students), Rayville High School (341 students), and Rayville Elementary School (333 students). See the Richland Parish district page for the complete list.
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