Enrollment
508
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walker Junior High compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walker Junior High
Walker Junior High is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Walker, Louisiana, enrolling 508 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 94% of Louisiana schools and 38% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.1% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 508 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 461 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #445, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 508 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Livingston Parish spends $11,995 per pupil, 27% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 107 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 508 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Walker's middle schools, it stands alongside North Corbin Junior High School (624 students): Walker Junior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.1:1 vs 22.3:1).
Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students) and Walker High School (2,006 students) alongside Walker Junior High.
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 Walker Junior High compares
Walker Junior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livingston Parish, which includes Walker Junior High.
$11,995
Per student
-27%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 46.1%
Federal 23.7%
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 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
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~508 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Walker Junior High a good school?
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. 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 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.
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