- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Vernon Middle School shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 220183001417 · Leesville, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 14.9:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosepine Elementary School (856 students)
Vernon Middle School shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Vernon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rosepine Eleme
Rosepine Elementary School
856 students
- Leesville High
Leesville High School
748 students
- Parkway Elemen
Parkway Elementary School
675 students
- West Leesville
West Leesville Elementary School
643 students
- Rosepine High
Rosepine High School
572 students
- This school
Vernon Middle School
372 students
What this shows Vernon Middle School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernon Middle School compares
Vernon 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Vernon Parish reports $12,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~372 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), down 29.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.