Enrollment
235
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westwego, LA
Stella Worley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stella Worley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220084000658
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stella Worley Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Westwego · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stella Worley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stella Worley Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Westwego, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stella Worley Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stella Worley Middle School
Stella Worley Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Westwego, Louisiana, enrolling 235 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.8:1, Stella Worley Middle School is leaner than roughly 95% of Louisiana schools and 42% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 235 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 211 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #132.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 337 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 235 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students) and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students) alongside Stella Worley Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stella Worley Middle School compares
Stella Worley Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 42% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 28% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 5% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.1%
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
$16,675
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
201
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 85.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 143.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
White 14.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Stella Worley Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Parish, which includes Stella Worley Middle School.
$16,675
Per student
+2%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 31.1%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Stella Worley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stella Worley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~235 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Stella Worley Middle School
How many students attend Stella Worley Middle School?
Stella Worley Middle School has 235 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westwego, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stella Worley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stella Worley Middle School is 9.8:1, which is 42% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 38% 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 Stella Worley Middle School?
80.0% of students at Stella Worley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stella Worley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stella Worley Middle School is African American at 54.5% of enrollment, in Westwego, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stella Worley Middle School?
Stella Worley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stella Worley Middle School rank among public schools in Westwego?
By Resource Investment Index, Stella Worley Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Westwego, 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 Westwego on the city page.
Is Stella Worley Middle School a good school?
Stella Worley Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Stella Worley Middle School, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.
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