Enrollment
682
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tchefuncte Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tchefuncte Middle School
Tchefuncte Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Mandeville, Louisiana, enrolling 682 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.2% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Louisiana average.
Enrollment of 682 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 682 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Mandeville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lake Harbor Middle School (582 students): Tchefuncte Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 20.1:1).
St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students) and Slidell High School (1,654 students) alongside Tchefuncte 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 Tchefuncte Middle School compares
Tchefuncte 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Tammany Parish, which includes Tchefuncte Middle School.
$14,024
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 38.3%
Federal 9.8%
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 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
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~682 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tchefuncte Middle School a good school?
Tchefuncte Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 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.
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