- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thibodaux, LA
West Thibodaux Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Thibodaux Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220090000727
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Thibodaux Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Thibodaux · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Thibodaux Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Thibodaux Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Thibodaux, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090000727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+249 students YoY
West Thibodaux Middle School grew from 430 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (+57.9%).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+249 students YoY 220090000727 · Thibodaux, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 23.7:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
West Thibodaux Middle School grew from 430 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (+57.9%). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
West Thibodaux Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Lafour
Central Lafourche High School
1,307 students
- Thibodaux High
Thibodaux High School
1,306 students
- South Lafourch
South Lafourche High School
990 students
- This school
West Thibodaux Middle School
592 students
- Thibodaux Elem
Thibodaux Elementary School
575 students
- Bayou Communit 499
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
499 students
What this shows West Thibodaux Middle School reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Thibodaux Middle School compares
West Thibodaux Middle School 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 41% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$11,912
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 592 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 54.2%
White 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, West Thibodaux Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafourche Parish reports $11,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Thibodaux Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Lafourche High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayou Community Academy Charter School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Thibodaux Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar middle schools in Thibodaux
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 (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Thibodaux Middle School
How many students attend West Thibodaux Middle School?
West Thibodaux Middle School has 592 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thibodaux, LA. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), up 249.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Thibodaux Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Thibodaux Middle School is 23.7:1, which is 41% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Thibodaux Middle School?
69.5% of students at West Thibodaux Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Thibodaux Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Thibodaux Middle School is African American at 54.2% of enrollment, in Thibodaux, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Thibodaux Middle School?
West Thibodaux Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Thibodaux Middle School rank among middle schools in Thibodaux?
By Resource Investment Index, West Thibodaux Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Thibodaux, 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 Thibodaux on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafourche Parish?
Besides West Thibodaux Middle School, Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students), Thibodaux High School (1,306 students), and South Lafourche High School (990 students). See the Lafourche Parish district page for the complete list.