Enrollment
325
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winnfield, LA
Winnfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Winnfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220201001486
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winnfield Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Winnfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Winnfield Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winnfield Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Winnfield, LA.
School address
District: Winn Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220201001486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.3%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winnfield Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winnfield Middle School
Winnfield Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Winnfield, Louisiana, enrolling 325 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.3% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 325 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 317 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #236, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (44%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Winn Parish also operates Winnfield Primary School (485 students) and Winnfield High School (350 students) alongside Winnfield 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 Winnfield Middle School compares
Winnfield 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 3% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$15,294
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 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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
African American 50.8%
White 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Winnfield 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 Winn Parish, which includes Winnfield Middle School.
$15,294
Per student
-7%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 46.6%
Federal 25.4%
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 Winnfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnfield Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calvin High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dodson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atlanta High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winnfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary 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 (~325 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Winnfield Middle School
How many students attend Winnfield Middle School?
Winnfield Middle School has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winnfield, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winnfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winnfield Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% 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 Winnfield Middle School?
64.3% of students at Winnfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winnfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Winnfield Middle School is African American at 50.8% of enrollment, in Winnfield, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winnfield Middle School?
Winnfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Winnfield Middle School rank among public schools in Winnfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Winnfield Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Winnfield, 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 Winnfield on the city page.
Is Winnfield Middle School a good school?
Winnfield Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 Winn Parish?
Besides Winnfield Middle School, Winn Parish also operates Winnfield Primary School (485 students), Winnfield High School (350 students), and Calvin High School (289 students). See the Winn Parish district page for the complete list.
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