Enrollment
245
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parks Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parks Middle School
Parks Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in St. Martinville, Louisiana, enrolling 245 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.5% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 245 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (34%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding St. Martin Parish spends $12,469 per pupil, 24% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among St. Martinville's elementary schools, it stands alongside St. Martinville Primary School (478 students): Parks Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 17.7:1).
St. Martin Parish also operates Cecilia High School (768 students) and Breaux Bridge High School (690 students) alongside Parks 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 Parks Middle School compares
Parks 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Martin Parish, which includes Parks Middle School.
$12,469
Per student
-24%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 44.2%
Federal 22.9%
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 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
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
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 (~245 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Parks Middle School a good school?
Parks Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of 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. 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.
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