- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
William Pitcher Junior High School shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-15.3%).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 220165001290 · Covington, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 12.7:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
William Pitcher Junior High School shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-15.3%). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
William Pitcher Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandeville Hig
Mandeville High School
2,006 students
- Slidell High S
Slidell High School
1,654 students
- Covington High
Covington High School
1,600 students
- Northshore Hig
Northshore High School
1,518 students
- Joseph B. Lanc
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
1,480 students
- This school 266
William Pitcher Junior High School
266 students
What this shows William Pitcher Junior High School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Pitcher Junior High School compares
William Pitcher Junior High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for St. Tammany Parish reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~266 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 58.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.