Enrollment
596
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houma, LA
Oaklawn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oaklawn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220174001361
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oaklawn Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Houma · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oaklawn Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklawn Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Houma, LA.
School address
District: Terrebonne Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220174001361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oaklawn Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oaklawn Middle School
Oaklawn Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Houma, Louisiana, enrolling 596 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.8% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 596 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 409 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #374, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 596 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 151 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 596 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Houma's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School (427 students): Oaklawn Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 21.4:1).
Terrebonne Parish also operates Terrebonne High School (1,346 students) and H. L. Bourgeois High School (1,289 students) alongside Oaklawn 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 Oaklawn Middle School compares
Oaklawn 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 5% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$15,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 596 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
African American 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
White 22.1%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Oaklawn 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 Terrebonne Parish, which includes Oaklawn Middle School.
$15,863
Per student
-3%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 16.4%
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 Oaklawn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrebonne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H. L. Bourgeois High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Terrebonne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellender Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mulberry Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oaklawn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Houma
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~596 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oaklawn Middle School
How many students attend Oaklawn Middle School?
Oaklawn Middle School has 596 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houma, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% 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 Oaklawn Middle School?
65.8% of students at Oaklawn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oaklawn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oaklawn Middle School is African American at 34.6% of enrollment, in Houma, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oaklawn Middle School?
Oaklawn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Oaklawn Middle School rank among elementary schools in Houma?
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklawn Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Houma, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Houma on the city page.
Is Oaklawn Middle School a good school?
Oaklawn Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 Terrebonne Parish?
Besides Oaklawn Middle School, Terrebonne Parish also operates Terrebonne High School (1,346 students), H. L. Bourgeois High School (1,289 students), and South Terrebonne High School (868 students). See the Terrebonne Parish district page for the complete list.
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