- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stonewall, LA
North Desoto Middle School 6-8
Federal NCES profile for North Desoto Middle School 6-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220051000275
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Stonewall · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 has class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Desoto Middle School 6-8 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Stonewall, LA.
School address
District: Desoto Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220051000275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 220051000275 · Stonewall, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 18.9:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North Desoto High School (817 students)
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Desoto H
North Desoto High School
817 students
- North Desoto U
North Desoto Upper Elementary School
807 students
- This school
North Desoto Middle School 6-8
605 students
- Logansport Hig
Logansport High School
566 students
- Mansfield Elem
Mansfield Elementary School
542 students
- North Desoto L
North Desoto Lower Elementary School
523 students
What this shows North Desoto Middle School 6-8 reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Desoto Middle School 6-8 compares
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 40% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,116
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
African American 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, North Desoto Middle School 6-8 is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Parish reports $18,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Desoto Middle School 6-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Desoto High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Desoto Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logansport High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Desoto Lower Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Desoto Middle School 6-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Desoto Middle School 6-8
How many students attend North Desoto Middle School 6-8?
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 has 605 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stonewall, LA. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Desoto Middle School 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at North Desoto Middle School 6-8 is 18.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Desoto Middle School 6-8?
37.5% of students at North Desoto Middle School 6-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Desoto Middle School 6-8?
The largest demographic group at North Desoto Middle School 6-8 is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Stonewall, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Desoto Middle School 6-8?
North Desoto Middle School 6-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 North Desoto Middle School 6-8 rank among public schools in Stonewall?
By Resource Investment Index, North Desoto Middle School 6-8 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Stonewall, 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 Desoto Parish?
Besides North Desoto Middle School 6-8, Desoto Parish also operates North Desoto High School (817 students), North Desoto Upper Elementary School (807 students), and Logansport High School (566 students). See the Desoto Parish district page for the complete list.