Enrollment
372
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leesville, LA
Vernon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vernon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220183001417
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernon Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Leesville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernon Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Leesville, LA.
School address
District: Vernon Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220183001417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vernon Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vernon Middle School
Vernon Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Leesville, Louisiana, enrolling 372 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 319 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #104.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 145 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 372 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Leesville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Parkway Elementary School (675 students): Vernon Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 22.5:1).
Vernon Parish also operates Rosepine Elementary School (856 students) and Leesville High School (748 students) alongside Vernon 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 Vernon Middle School compares
Vernon 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▼ 10% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,058
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 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.0 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 46.8%
African American 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Vernon 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 Vernon Parish, which includes Vernon Middle School.
$14,058
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 44.6%
Federal 27.9%
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 Vernon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosepine Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Leesville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosepine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Leesville
2 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 (~372 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vernon Middle School
How many students attend Vernon Middle School?
Vernon Middle School has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leesville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 5% 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 Vernon Middle School?
56.4% of students at Vernon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vernon Middle School is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Leesville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernon Middle School?
Vernon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Vernon Middle School rank among elementary schools in Leesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Leesville, 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 Leesville on the city page.
Is Vernon Middle School a good school?
Vernon Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Vernon Parish?
Besides Vernon Middle School, Vernon Parish also operates Rosepine Elementary School (856 students), Leesville High School (748 students), and Parkway Elementary School (675 students). See the Vernon Parish district page for the complete list.
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