- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vinton, LA
Vinton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vinton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220033000271
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vinton Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Vinton · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Vinton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vinton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vinton, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Vinton Middle School shrank from 214 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 220033000271 · Vinton, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 11.9:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Vinton Middle School shrank from 214 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Vinton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school 191
Vinton Middle School
191 students
What this shows Vinton Middle School reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vinton Middle School compares
Vinton 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 3% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
African American 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Vinton Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vinton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vinton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vinton Middle School
How many students attend Vinton Middle School?
Vinton Middle School has 191 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vinton, LA. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vinton Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 24% 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 Vinton Middle School?
64.5% of students at Vinton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vinton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vinton Middle School is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Vinton, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vinton Middle School?
Vinton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Vinton Middle School rank among public schools in Vinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Vinton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vinton, 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 Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Vinton Middle School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.