Enrollment
506
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Feliciana Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Feliciana Middle School
West Feliciana Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in St. Francisville, Louisiana, enrolling 506 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 39.7% free-meal eligibility runs 36% below the Louisiana average.
With 506 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 229 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #112.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 163 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 506 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
West Feliciana Parish also operates Bains Elementary School (801 students) and West Feliciana High School (591 students) alongside West Feliciana Middle School.
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 West Feliciana Middle School compares
West Feliciana Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,171
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Feliciana Parish, which includes West Feliciana Middle School.
$18,171
Per student
+11%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.6%
State 21.1%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 50.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~506 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in St. Francisville on the city page.
Is West Feliciana Middle School a good school?
West Feliciana Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of 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 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.
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