- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Charles, LA
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220033000251
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Lake Charles · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Lake Charles, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 220033000251 · Lake Charles, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 11:1 · 88.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school 265
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
265 students
What this shows Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School compares
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 35% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 42% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 48.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 87.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 94.0%
Two or More 2.6%
White 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Lake Charles
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
S. J. Welsh Middle School
Standard public school
1,011 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Moss Bluff Middle School
Standard public school
781 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
F. K. White Middle School
Standard public school
614 students 14:1 students per teacher
Oak Park Middle School
Standard public school
388 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
How many students attend Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School?
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School has 265 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Charles, LA. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School is 11:1, which is 35% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 30% 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 Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School?
88.6% of students at Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School is African American at 94.0% of enrollment, in Lake Charles, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School?
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School rank among middle schools in Lake Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.