Enrollment
371
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Natchitoches Jr. High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Natchitoches Jr. High School
Natchitoches Jr. High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Natchitoches, Louisiana, enrolling 371 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 305 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 127 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 371 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Natchitoches's middle schools, it stands alongside N.S.U. Middle Lab School (178 students): Natchitoches Jr. High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 22.3:1).
Natchitoches Parish also operates Natchitoches Central High School (1,188 students) and L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School (687 students) alongside Natchitoches Jr. High 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 Natchitoches Jr. High School compares
Natchitoches Jr. High 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Natchitoches Parish, which includes Natchitoches Jr. High School.
$15,353
Per student
-6%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 36.4%
Federal 20.8%
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 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
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~371 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Natchitoches Jr. High School a good school?
Natchitoches Jr. High School earns 43/100 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 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.
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