- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lafayette, LA
Paul Breaux Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Paul Breaux Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220087000663
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul Breaux Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul Breaux Middle School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Breaux Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087000663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Paul Breaux Middle School shrank from 680 students in 2022-23 to 633 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 220087000663 · Lafayette, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 8.3:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Paul Breaux Middle School shrank from 680 students in 2022-23 to 633 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Paul Breaux Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- This school 314
Paul Breaux Middle School
314 students
What this shows Paul Breaux Middle School reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul Breaux Middle School compares
Paul Breaux Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 51% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 2% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 3% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.7%
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
$12,386
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 105 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
277
in-school suspensions + 256 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 88.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 169.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 33 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
White 3.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Paul Breaux Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul Breaux Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul Breaux Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Lafayette
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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul Breaux Middle School
How many students attend Paul Breaux Middle School?
Paul Breaux Middle School has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lafayette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Breaux Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Breaux Middle School is 8.3:1, which is 51% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 47% 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 Paul Breaux Middle School?
64.0% of students at Paul Breaux Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul Breaux Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Paul Breaux Middle School is African American at 89.8% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul Breaux Middle School?
Paul Breaux Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Paul Breaux Middle School rank among elementary schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Breaux Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Paul Breaux Middle School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.