Enrollment
767
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Meraux, LA
N.P. Trist Middle School
Federal NCES profile for N.P. Trist Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220141001136
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
N.P. Trist Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 767
- students enrolled
N.P. Trist Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Bernard Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220141001136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How N.P. Trist Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at N.P. Trist Middle School
N.P. Trist Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Meraux, Louisiana, enrolling 767 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 767 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 312 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #195.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 767 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 212 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 767 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
St. Bernard Parish also operates Chalmette High School (2,193 students) and Lacoste Elementary School (621 students) alongside N.P. Trist Middle 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 N.P. Trist Middle School compares
N.P. Trist Middle 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,983
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 767 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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
White 50.8%
African American 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, N.P. Trist Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Bernard Parish, which includes N.P. Trist Middle School.
$13,983
Per student
-15%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 42.6%
Federal 18.5%
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 N.P. Trist Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lacoste Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph J. Davies Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arlene Meraux Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arabi Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to N.P. Trist Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,193
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~767 students)
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Frequently asked questions about N.P. Trist Middle School
How many students attend N.P. Trist Middle School?
N.P. Trist Middle School has 767 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Meraux, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at N.P. Trist Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at N.P. Trist Middle School is 20.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at N.P. Trist Middle School?
55.3% of students at N.P. Trist Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of N.P. Trist Middle School?
The largest demographic group at N.P. Trist Middle School is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Meraux, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for N.P. Trist Middle School?
N.P. Trist Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
Is N.P. Trist Middle School a good school?
N.P. Trist Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. 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 St. Bernard Parish?
Besides N.P. Trist Middle School, St. Bernard Parish also operates Chalmette High School (2,193 students), Lacoste Elementary School (621 students), and Joseph J. Davies Elementary School (593 students). See the St. Bernard Parish district page for the complete list.
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