- Enrollment
- 1,726
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Zachary, LA
Northwestern Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220003900406
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Zachary · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Zachary, LA.
School address
District: Zachary Community School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003900406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Northwestern Middle School held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 220003900406 · Zachary, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
841 enr · 17.5:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Zachary High School (1,726 students)
Northwestern Middle School held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Northwestern Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zachary High S
Zachary High School
1,726 students
- This school
Northwestern Middle School
841 students
- Copper Mill El
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School
837 students
- Zachary Elemen
Zachary Elementary School
778 students
- Rollins Place
Rollins Place Elementary
774 students
- Northwestern E 337
Northwestern Elementary School
337 students
What this shows Northwestern Middle School reports 841 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern Middle School compares
Northwestern Middle School 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 22% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 841 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
841
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,935
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 841 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 61.1%
White 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Northwestern Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Zachary Community School District reports $12,935 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwestern Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zachary Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rollins Place Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~841 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Middle School
How many students attend Northwestern Middle School?
Northwestern Middle School has 841 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Zachary, LA. CCD year-over-year: 912 (2022-23) → 873 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwestern Middle School?
48.6% of students at Northwestern Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern Middle School is African American at 61.1% of enrollment, in Zachary, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern Middle School?
Northwestern Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Northwestern Middle School rank among public schools in Zachary?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Zachary, 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 Zachary on the city page.
What other schools are in Zachary Community School District?
Besides Northwestern Middle School, Zachary Community School District also operates Zachary High School (1,726 students), Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School (837 students), and Zachary Elementary School (778 students). See the Zachary Community School District district page for the complete list.