- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Slidell, LA
Slidell Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Slidell Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220165001295
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slidell Junior High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Slidell · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Slidell Junior High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slidell Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Slidell, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Slidell Junior High School shrank from 823 students in 2022-23 to 769 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 53.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 220165001295 · Slidell, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 19.1:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Slidell Junior High School shrank from 823 students in 2022-23 to 769 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 53.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Slidell Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandeville Hig
Mandeville High School
2,006 students
- Slidell High S
Slidell High School
1,654 students
- Covington High
Covington High School
1,600 students
- Northshore Hig
Northshore High School
1,518 students
- Joseph B. Lanc
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
1,480 students
- This school 724
Slidell Junior High School
724 students
What this shows Slidell Junior High School reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slidell Junior High School compares
Slidell Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$14,823
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 724 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 41.7%
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Slidell Junior High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Tammany Parish reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Slidell Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slidell Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,654
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Slidell
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 (~724 students)
Frequently asked questions about Slidell Junior High School
How many students attend Slidell Junior High School?
Slidell Junior High School has 724 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Slidell, LA. CCD year-over-year: 823 (2022-23) → 769 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slidell Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Slidell Junior High School is 19.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Slidell Junior High School?
52.0% of students at Slidell Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slidell Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Slidell Junior High School is African American at 41.7% of enrollment, in Slidell, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slidell Junior High School?
Slidell Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Slidell Junior High School rank among middle schools in Slidell?
By Resource Investment Index, Slidell Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Slidell, 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 Slidell on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Slidell Junior High School, St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students), Slidell High School (1,654 students), and Covington High School (1,600 students). See the St. Tammany Parish district page for the complete list.