- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 50.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St. Francisville, LA
West Feliciana Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Feliciana Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220198001276
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Feliciana Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in St. Francisville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Feliciana Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Feliciana Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in St. Francisville, LA.
School address
District: West Feliciana Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220198001276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
West Feliciana Middle School held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 220198001276 · St. Francisville, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 13.7:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bains Elementary School (801 students)
West Feliciana Middle School held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
West Feliciana Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bains Elementa
Bains Elementary School
801 students
- West Feliciana
West Feliciana High School
591 students
- This school
West Feliciana Middle School
506 students
- Bains Lower El 247
Bains Lower Elementary School
247 students
What this shows West Feliciana Middle School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Feliciana Middle School compares
West Feliciana Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 36% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,707
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
African American 32.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, West Feliciana Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Feliciana Parish reports $18,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Feliciana Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bains Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Feliciana High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bains Lower Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Feliciana Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Feliciana Middle School
How many students attend West Feliciana Middle School?
West Feliciana Middle School has 506 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St. Francisville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Feliciana Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Feliciana Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 18% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% 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 West Feliciana Middle School?
39.7% of students at West Feliciana Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Feliciana Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Feliciana Middle School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in St. Francisville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Feliciana Middle School?
West Feliciana Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 West Feliciana Middle School rank among public schools in St. Francisville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Feliciana Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in St. Francisville, 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 West Feliciana Parish?
Besides West Feliciana Middle School, West Feliciana Parish also operates Bains Elementary School (801 students), West Feliciana High School (591 students), and Bains Lower Elementary School (247 students). See the West Feliciana Parish district page for the complete list.