Enrollment
145
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rayville, LA
Rayville Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Rayville Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220135001103
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rayville Junior High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Rayville · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rayville Junior High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rayville Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rayville, LA.
School address
District: Richland Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220135001103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rayville Junior High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rayville Junior High School
Rayville Junior High School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Rayville, Louisiana, enrolling 145 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Louisiana schools, with 145 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 76 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 26.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Richland Parish also operates Mangham Elementary School (404 students) and Rayville High School (341 students) alongside Rayville Junior High 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 Rayville Junior High School compares
Rayville Junior High 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 29% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$13,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 91.7%
White 6.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Rayville Junior High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland Parish, which includes Rayville Junior High School.
$13,709
Per student
-16%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 36.1%
Federal 26.4%
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 Rayville Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangham Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rayville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Start Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mangham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rayville Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle 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 (~145 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rayville Junior High School
How many students attend Rayville Junior High School?
Rayville Junior High School has 145 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rayville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rayville Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rayville Junior High School is 14.5:1, 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 Rayville Junior High School?
80.4% of students at Rayville Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rayville Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Rayville Junior High School is African American at 91.7% of enrollment, in Rayville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rayville Junior High School?
Rayville Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rayville Junior High School rank among public schools in Rayville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rayville Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rayville, 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 Rayville on the city page.
Is Rayville Junior High School a good school?
Rayville Junior High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Richland Parish?
Besides Rayville Junior High School, Richland Parish also operates Mangham Elementary School (404 students), Rayville High School (341 students), and Rayville Elementary School (333 students). See the Richland Parish district page for the complete list.
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