- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Natalbany Middle held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 220168001315 · Tickfaw, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 15.1:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
Natalbany Middle held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Natalbany Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponchatoula Hi
Ponchatoula High School
2,067 students
- Hammond High M
Hammond High Magnet School
1,606 students
- Hammond Eastsi
Hammond Eastside Magnet
1,340 students
- Champ Cooper E
Champ Cooper Elementary School
1,163 students
- Hammond Westsi
Hammond Westside Montessori
1,022 students
- This school 347
Natalbany Middle
347 students
What this shows Natalbany Middle reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natalbany Middle compares
Natalbany Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$12,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for Tangipahoa Parish reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~347 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.