- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mansfield, LA
Mansfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mansfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220051000626
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mansfield Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mansfield Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mansfield, LA.
School address
District: Desoto Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220051000626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Mansfield Middle School shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 220051000626 · Mansfield, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 15:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: North Desoto High School (817 students)
Mansfield Middle School shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Mansfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Desoto H
North Desoto High School
817 students
- North Desoto U
North Desoto Upper Elementary School
807 students
- North Desoto M
North Desoto Middle School 6-8
605 students
- Logansport Hig
Logansport High School
566 students
- Mansfield Elem
Mansfield Elementary School
542 students
- This school
Mansfield Middle School
331 students
What this shows Mansfield Middle School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mansfield Middle School compares
Mansfield 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 31% | 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
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,116
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.3%
White 3.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Mansfield Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Parish reports $18,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mansfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Desoto High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Desoto Upper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Desoto Middle School 6-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logansport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mansfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 Mansfield Middle School
How many students attend Mansfield Middle School?
Mansfield Middle School has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mansfield, LA. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Middle School is 15:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% 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 Mansfield Middle School?
81.9% of students at Mansfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mansfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mansfield Middle School is African American at 90.3% of enrollment, in Mansfield, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mansfield Middle School?
Mansfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Mansfield Middle School rank among public schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mansfield, 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 Desoto Parish?
Besides Mansfield Middle School, Desoto Parish also operates North Desoto High School (817 students), North Desoto Upper Elementary School (807 students), and North Desoto Middle School 6-8 (605 students). See the Desoto Parish district page for the complete list.