- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Prairieville, LA
Prairieville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Prairieville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220009000044
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairieville Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Prairieville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairieville Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairieville Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Prairieville, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009000044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Prairieville Middle School held near 759 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 220009000044 · Prairieville, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
835 enr · 18.6:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
Prairieville Middle School held near 759 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Prairieville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High School
2,029 students
- East Ascension
East Ascension High School
1,894 students
- St. Amant High
St. Amant High School
1,847 students
- Lake Elementar
Lake Elementary School
1,096 students
- Prairieville P
Prairieville Primary School
865 students
- This school
Prairieville Middle School
835 students
What this shows Prairieville Middle School reports 835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairieville Middle School compares
Prairieville 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 53% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,108
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 835 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
African American 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Prairieville Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ascension Parish reports $14,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairieville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Ascension High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Amant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairieville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Prairieville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~835 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairieville Middle School
How many students attend Prairieville Middle School?
Prairieville Middle School has 835 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Prairieville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 770 (2022-23) → 759 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairieville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairieville Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairieville Middle School?
29.4% of students at Prairieville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairieville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Prairieville Middle School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Prairieville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairieville Middle School?
Prairieville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Prairieville Middle School rank among middle schools in Prairieville?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairieville Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Prairieville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Prairieville on the city page.
What other schools are in Ascension Parish?
Besides Prairieville Middle School, Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students), East Ascension High School (1,894 students), and St. Amant High School (1,847 students). See the Ascension Parish district page for the complete list.