- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St. Martinville, LA
Parks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Parks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220159001224
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parks Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in St. Martinville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Parks Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parks Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in St. Martinville, LA.
School address
District: St. Martin Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220159001224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Parks Middle School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 220159001224 · St. Martinville, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 14.4:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Cecilia High School (768 students)
Parks Middle School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Parks Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cecilia High S
Cecilia High School
768 students
- Breaux Bridge
Breaux Bridge High School
690 students
- Cecilia Primar
Cecilia Primary School
656 students
- Cecilia Junior
Cecilia Junior High School
576 students
- Teche Elementa
Teche Elementary School
547 students
- This school 245
Parks Middle School
245 students
What this shows Parks Middle School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parks Middle School compares
Parks 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▼ 8% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,528
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 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.1%
White 33.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Parks Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Martin Parish reports $13,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breaux Bridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Teche Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parks Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in St. Martinville
1 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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parks Middle School
How many students attend Parks Middle School?
Parks Middle School has 245 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St. Martinville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parks Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% 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 Parks Middle School?
57.5% of students at Parks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Parks Middle School is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in St. Martinville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parks Middle School?
Parks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Parks Middle School rank among public schools in St. Martinville?
By Resource Investment Index, Parks Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in St. Martinville, 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 St. Martinville on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Martin Parish?
Besides Parks Middle School, St. Martin Parish also operates Cecilia High School (768 students), Breaux Bridge High School (690 students), and Cecilia Primary School (656 students). See the St. Martin Parish district page for the complete list.