- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Slidell, LA
St. Tammany Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for St. Tammany Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220165001651
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Tammany Junior High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Slidell · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Tammany Junior High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Tammany Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Slidell, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
St. Tammany Junior High School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 220165001651 · Slidell, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 21.4:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
St. Tammany Junior High School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
St. Tammany 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 686
St. Tammany Junior High School
686 students
What this shows St. Tammany Junior High School reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Tammany Junior High School compares
St. Tammany Junior High 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 686 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 71.1%
White 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, St. Tammany 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 St. Tammany Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Tammany 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 (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Tammany Junior High School
How many students attend St. Tammany Junior High School?
St. Tammany Junior High School has 686 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Slidell, LA. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Tammany Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Tammany Junior High School is 21.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Tammany Junior High School?
63.3% of students at St. Tammany 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. Tammany Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at St. Tammany Junior High School is African American at 71.1% of enrollment, in Slidell, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Tammany Junior High School?
St. Tammany Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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. Tammany Junior High School rank among middle schools in Slidell?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Tammany Junior High School ranks #3 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 St. Tammany 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.