Enrollment
331
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mansfield Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mansfield Middle School
Mansfield Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Mansfield, Louisiana, enrolling 331 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 331 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 299 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is predominantly African American (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 126 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 331 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Desoto Parish also operates North Desoto High School (817 students) and North Desoto Upper Elementary School (807 students) alongside Mansfield Middle 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 Mansfield Middle School compares
Mansfield Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,202
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Desoto Parish, which includes Mansfield Middle School.
$18,202
Per student
+11%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.4%
State 14.5%
Federal 13.1%
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 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
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~331 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mansfield on the city page.
Is Mansfield Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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