Enrollment
347
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tickfaw, LA
Natalbany Middle
Federal NCES profile for Natalbany Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220168001315
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natalbany Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tickfaw · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Natalbany Middle has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natalbany Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tickfaw, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Natalbany Middle compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Natalbany Middle
Natalbany Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Tickfaw, Louisiana, enrolling 347 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 330 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #282, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tangipahoa Parish spends $12,458 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 130 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 347 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students) and Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students) alongside Natalbany 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 Natalbany Middle compares
Natalbany Middle on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 22% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.5 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 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
White 15.0%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Natalbany Middle is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tangipahoa Parish, which includes Natalbany Middle.
$12,458
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 20.1%
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 Natalbany Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond High Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Eastside Magnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champ Cooper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natalbany Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~347 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Natalbany Middle
How many students attend Natalbany Middle?
Natalbany Middle has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tickfaw, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natalbany Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Natalbany Middle is 15.1:1, which is 10% 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 Natalbany Middle?
76.1% of students at Natalbany Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natalbany Middle?
The largest demographic group at Natalbany Middle is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in Tickfaw, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natalbany Middle?
Natalbany Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Natalbany Middle rank among public schools in Tickfaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Natalbany Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tickfaw, 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 Tickfaw on the city page.
Is Natalbany Middle a good school?
Natalbany Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana 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 Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides Natalbany Middle, Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students), Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students), and Hammond Eastside Magnet (1,340 students). See the Tangipahoa Parish district page for the complete list.
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