- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St. Martinville, LA
St. Martinville Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for St. Martinville Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220159001227
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Martinville Junior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in St. Martinville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Martinville Junior High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Martinville Junior High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in St. Martinville, LA.
School address
District: St. Martin Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220159001227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
St. Martinville Junior High School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-17.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 220159001227 · St. Martinville, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 14.9:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cecilia High School (768 students)
St. Martinville Junior High School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-17.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
St. Martinville Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cecilia High S
Cecilia High School
768 students
- Breaux Bridge
Breaux Bridge High School
690 students
- Cecilia Primar
Cecilia Primary School
656 students
- Cecilia Junior
Cecilia Junior High School
576 students
- Teche Elementa
Teche Elementary School
547 students
- This school 299
St. Martinville Junior High School
299 students
What this shows St. Martinville Junior High School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Martinville Junior High School compares
St. Martinville 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 10% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$13,528
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.9%
White 33.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, St. Martinville Junior High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Martin Parish reports $13,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Martinville Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breaux Bridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Teche Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Martinville Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Martinville Junior High School
How many students attend St. Martinville Junior High School?
St. Martinville Junior High School has 299 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St. Martinville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Martinville Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Martinville Junior High School is 14.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 5% 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. Martinville Junior High School?
68.8% of students at St. Martinville Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Martinville Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at St. Martinville Junior High School is African American at 58.9% of enrollment, in St. Martinville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Martinville Junior High School?
St. Martinville Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 St. Martinville Junior High School rank among public schools in St. Martinville?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Martinville Junior High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in St. Martinville, 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 St. Martinville on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Martin Parish?
Besides St. Martinville Junior High School, St. Martin Parish also operates Cecilia High School (768 students), Breaux Bridge High School (690 students), and Cecilia Primary School (656 students). See the St. Martin Parish district page for the complete list.