- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Charles, LA
Oak Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Park 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 220033000257
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Park Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Lake Charles · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Park Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Park Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Lake Charles, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Oak Park Middle School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 220033000257 · Lake Charles, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 11.4:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Oak Park Middle School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Oak Park Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school 388
Oak Park Middle School
388 students
What this shows Oak Park Middle School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Park Middle School compares
Oak Park 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 28% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,724
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 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 77.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
White 5.7%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Oak Park Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Lake Charles
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
S. J. Welsh Middle School
Standard public school
1,011 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Moss Bluff Middle School
Standard public school
781 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
F. K. White Middle School
Standard public school
614 students 14:1 students per teacher
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
Standard public school
265 students 11:1 students per teacher
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Park Middle School
How many students attend Oak Park Middle School?
Oak Park Middle School has 388 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Charles, LA. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 27% 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 Oak Park Middle School?
79.7% of students at Oak Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Park Middle School is African American at 85.6% of enrollment, in Lake Charles, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Park Middle School?
Oak Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Oak Park Middle School rank among middle schools in Lake Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Park Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Lake Charles, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lake Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Oak Park Middle School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.