- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Natchitoches, LA
Natchitoches Jr. High School
Federal NCES profile for Natchitoches Jr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220114001616
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natchitoches Jr. High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Natchitoches · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Natchitoches Jr. High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natchitoches Jr. High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Natchitoches, LA.
School address
District: Natchitoches Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220114001616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Natchitoches Jr. High School grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+15.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 220114001616 · Natchitoches, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 15.5:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students)
Natchitoches Jr. High School grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+15.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Natchitoches Jr. High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Natchitoches C
Natchitoches Central High School
1,188 students
- L.P. Vaughn El
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
687 students
- Provencal Elem 444
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
444 students
- Natchitoches M 420
Natchitoches Magnet School
420 students
- East Natchitoc 383
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
383 students
- This school 371
Natchitoches Jr. High School
371 students
What this shows Natchitoches Jr. High School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natchitoches Jr. High School compares
Natchitoches Jr. High School is a growing 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 32% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$15,838
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 84.4%
White 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Natchitoches Jr. High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Natchitoches Parish reports $15,838 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Natchitoches Jr. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Provencal Elementary & Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natchitoches Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natchitoches Jr. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Natchitoches
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Natchitoches Jr. High School
How many students attend Natchitoches Jr. High School?
Natchitoches Jr. High School has 371 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Natchitoches, LA. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natchitoches Jr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Natchitoches Jr. High School is 15.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% 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 Natchitoches Jr. High School?
82.8% of students at Natchitoches Jr. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natchitoches Jr. High School?
The largest demographic group at Natchitoches Jr. High School is African American at 84.4% of enrollment, in Natchitoches, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natchitoches Jr. High School?
Natchitoches Jr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Natchitoches Jr. High School rank among public schools in Natchitoches?
By Resource Investment Index, Natchitoches Jr. High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Natchitoches, 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 Natchitoches on the city page.
What other schools are in Natchitoches Parish?
Besides Natchitoches Jr. High School, Natchitoches Parish also operates Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students), L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School (687 students), and Provencal Elementary & Junior High School (444 students). See the Natchitoches Parish district page for the complete list.