- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-134 students YoY
Stella Worley Middle School shrank from 470 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-28.5%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-134 students YoY 220084000658 · Westwego, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 9.8:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Stella Worley Middle School shrank from 470 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-28.5%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Stella Worley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school 235
Stella Worley Middle School
235 students
What this shows Stella Worley Middle School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stella Worley Middle School compares
Stella Worley Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,155
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
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.
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
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,263
- 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
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 (~235 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), down 134.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.