- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walker, LA
Walker Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Walker Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220102002484
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker Junior High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Walker · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker Junior High has class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Junior High ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Walker, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102002484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Walker Junior High grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 220102002484 · Walker, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 23.1:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Denham Springs High School (2,385 students)
Walker Junior High grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Walker Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denham Springs
Denham Springs High School
2,385 students
- Walker High Sc
Walker High School
2,006 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High School
1,392 students
- Denham Springs 811
Denham Springs Junior High School
811 students
- Denham Springs 735
Denham Springs Freshman High School
735 students
- This school 508
Walker Junior High
508 students
What this shows Walker Junior High reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker Junior High compares
Walker Junior High is a growing 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 38% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 3% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 94% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,047
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 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
African American 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Walker Junior High is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Livingston Parish reports $12,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walker Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Walker
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walker Junior High
How many students attend Walker Junior High?
Walker Junior High has 508 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walker, LA. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Junior High is 23.1:1, which is 38% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walker Junior High?
64.1% of students at Walker Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Walker Junior High is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Walker, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker Junior High?
Walker Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Walker Junior High rank among middle schools in Walker?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Junior High ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Walker, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Walker on the city page.
What other schools are in Livingston Parish?
Besides Walker Junior High, Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students), Walker High School (2,006 students), and Live Oak High School (1,392 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.