- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mandeville, LA
Tchefuncte Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tchefuncte Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220165010403
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tchefuncte Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Mandeville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tchefuncte Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tchefuncte Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Mandeville, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165010403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Tchefuncte Middle School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 52.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 220165010403 · Mandeville, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 18.9:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Tchefuncte Middle School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 52.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Tchefuncte Middle 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 682
Tchefuncte Middle School
682 students
What this shows Tchefuncte Middle School reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tchefuncte Middle School compares
Tchefuncte 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 69% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Tchefuncte Middle School is less 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 Tchefuncte Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tchefuncte Middle 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 elementary schools in Mandeville
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tchefuncte Middle School
How many students attend Tchefuncte Middle School?
Tchefuncte Middle School has 682 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mandeville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tchefuncte Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tchefuncte Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tchefuncte Middle School?
19.2% of students at Tchefuncte Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tchefuncte Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tchefuncte Middle School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Mandeville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tchefuncte Middle School?
Tchefuncte Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Tchefuncte Middle School rank among elementary schools in Mandeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Tchefuncte Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Mandeville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mandeville on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Tchefuncte Middle 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.