Enrollment
266
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Covington, LA
William Pitcher Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for William Pitcher Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220165001290
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Pitcher Junior High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
William Pitcher Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Pitcher Junior High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Covington, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Pitcher Junior High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Pitcher Junior High School
William Pitcher Junior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Covington, Louisiana, enrolling 266 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 266 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 152 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #81.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 166 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 266 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students) and Slidell High School (1,654 students) alongside William Pitcher Junior High 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 William Pitcher Junior High School compares
William Pitcher Junior High 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 19% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,024
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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 46.6%
African American 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, William Pitcher Junior High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Tammany Parish, which includes William Pitcher Junior High School.
$14,024
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 38.3%
Federal 9.8%
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 William Pitcher Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Pitcher Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,654
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~266 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William Pitcher Junior High School
How many students attend William Pitcher Junior High School?
William Pitcher Junior High School has 266 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Covington, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Pitcher Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Pitcher Junior High School is 12.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 19% 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 William Pitcher Junior High School?
50.8% of students at William Pitcher Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Pitcher Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at William Pitcher Junior High School is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Covington, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Pitcher Junior High School?
William Pitcher Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 William Pitcher Junior High School rank among public schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, William Pitcher Junior High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Covington, 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 Covington on the city page.
Is William Pitcher Junior High School a good school?
William Pitcher Junior High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 St. Tammany Parish?
Besides William Pitcher Junior High School, St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students), Slidell High School (1,654 students), and Covington High School (1,600 students). See the St. Tammany Parish district page for the complete list.
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