- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alexandria, LA
Scott M. Brame Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Scott M. Brame Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220129001044
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott M. Brame Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Louisiana schools.
- #23 of 25
- public schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott M. Brame Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott M. Brame Middle School ranks #23 of 25 public schools in Alexandria, LA.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129001044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Scott M. Brame Middle School held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 220129001044 · Alexandria, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 18.2:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students)
Scott M. Brame Middle School held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Scott M. Brame Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Sen
Alexandria Senior High School
1,475 students
- Pineville High
Pineville High School
1,271 students
- Peabody Magnet
Peabody Magnet High School
1,071 students
- J.I. Barron Sr
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
924 students
- Buckeye High S
Buckeye High School
915 students
- This school
Scott M. Brame Middle School
709 students
What this shows Scott M. Brame Middle School reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott M. Brame Middle School compares
Scott M. Brame 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 10% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$13,720
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 709 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 60.1%
White 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Scott M. Brame Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rapides Parish reports $13,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scott M. Brame Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pineville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peabody Magnet High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckeye High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott M. Brame Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Alexandria
1 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 (~709 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scott M. Brame Middle School
How many students attend Scott M. Brame Middle School?
Scott M. Brame Middle School has 709 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alexandria, LA. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 791 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott M. Brame Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott M. Brame Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scott M. Brame Middle School?
68.9% of students at Scott M. Brame Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott M. Brame Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Scott M. Brame Middle School is African American at 60.1% of enrollment, in Alexandria, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott M. Brame Middle School?
Scott M. Brame Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Scott M. Brame Middle School rank among public schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott M. Brame Middle School ranks #23 of 25 public schools in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Rapides Parish?
Besides Scott M. Brame Middle School, Rapides Parish also operates Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students), Pineville High School (1,271 students), and Peabody Magnet High School (1,071 students). See the Rapides Parish district page for the complete list.