- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Barre, LA
Port Barre Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Port Barre Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220156001475
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Barre Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Port Barre · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Barre Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Barre Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Port Barre, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Port Barre Middle School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 220156001475 · Port Barre, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 16.8:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Port Barre Middle School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Port Barre Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beau Chene Hig
Beau Chene High School
767 students
- Opelousas Seni
Opelousas Senior High School
698 students
- Leonville Elem
Leonville Elementary School
616 students
- Eunice High Sc
Eunice High School
606 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
575 students
- This school 286
Port Barre Middle School
286 students
What this shows Port Barre Middle School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Barre Middle School compares
Port Barre 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 2% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
African American 27.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Port Barre Middle School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Landry Parish reports $14,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Barre Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Opelousas Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Barre Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Barre Middle School
How many students attend Port Barre Middle School?
Port Barre Middle School has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Barre, LA. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Barre Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Barre Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Port Barre Middle School?
63.5% of students at Port Barre Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Barre Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Port Barre Middle School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Port Barre, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Barre Middle School?
Port Barre Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Port Barre Middle School rank among public schools in Port Barre?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Barre Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Port Barre, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. Landry Parish?
Besides Port Barre Middle School, St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students), Opelousas Senior High School (698 students), and Leonville Elementary School (616 students). See the St. Landry Parish district page for the complete list.