- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Oaklawn Middle School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 220174001361 · Houma, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 15.3:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrebonne High School (1,346 students)
Oaklawn Middle School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Oaklawn Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terrebonne Hig
Terrebonne High School
1,346 students
- H. L. Bourgeoi
H. L. Bourgeois High School
1,289 students
- South Terrebon
South Terrebonne High School
868 students
- Ellender Memor
Ellender Memorial High School
819 students
- Mulberry Eleme
Mulberry Elementary School
789 students
- This school
Oaklawn Middle School
596 students
What this shows Oaklawn Middle School reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oaklawn Middle School compares
Oaklawn 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,613
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 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.
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
District finance for Terrebonne Parish reports $13,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,289
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~596 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.