- Enrollment
- 2,193
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St. Bernard, LA
St. Bernard Middle School
Federal NCES profile for St. Bernard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220141002065
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Bernard Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 319
- students enrolled
St. Bernard Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Bernard Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220141002065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
St. Bernard Middle School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 220141002065 · St. Bernard, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 13.9:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Chalmette High School (2,193 students)
St. Bernard Middle School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
St. Bernard Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chalmette High
Chalmette High School
2,193 students
- N.P. Trist Mid 767
N.P. Trist Middle School
767 students
- Lacoste Elemen 621
Lacoste Elementary School
621 students
- Joseph J. Davi 593
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
593 students
- Arlene Meraux 583
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
583 students
- This school 319
St. Bernard Middle School
319 students
What this shows St. Bernard Middle School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Bernard Middle School compares
St. Bernard 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 18% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,986
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 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
African American 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, St. Bernard Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Bernard Parish reports $13,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Bernard Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N.P. Trist Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lacoste Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph J. Davies Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlene Meraux Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Bernard Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Bernard Middle School
How many students attend St. Bernard Middle School?
St. Bernard Middle School has 319 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St. Bernard, LA. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Bernard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Bernard Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% 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 St. Bernard Middle School?
73.7% of students at St. Bernard Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Bernard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at St. Bernard Middle School is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in St. Bernard, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Bernard Middle School?
St. Bernard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in St. Bernard Parish?
Besides St. Bernard Middle School, St. Bernard Parish also operates Chalmette High School (2,193 students), N.P. Trist Middle School (767 students), and Lacoste Elementary School (621 students). See the St. Bernard Parish district page for the complete list.