Enrollment
592
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Thibodaux Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Thibodaux Middle School
West Thibodaux Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Thibodaux, Louisiana, enrolling 592 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 95% of Louisiana schools and 41% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 592 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 387 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #285, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and White (31%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 592 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 298 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 592 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Thibodaux's middle schools, it stands alongside East Thibodaux Middle School (238 students): West Thibodaux Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.7:1 vs 12.5:1).
Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students) and Thibodaux High School (1,306 students) alongside West Thibodaux 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 Thibodaux Middle School compares
West Thibodaux 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lafourche Parish, which includes West Thibodaux Middle School.
$15,029
Per student
-8%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.7%
State 30.2%
Federal 28.1%
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 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
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
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 (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Thibodaux Middle School a good school?
West Thibodaux Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 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.
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