- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Youngsville, LA
Youngsville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Youngsville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220087000695
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Youngsville Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Youngsville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Youngsville Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Youngsville Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Youngsville, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087000695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Youngsville Middle School grew from 646 students in 2022-23 to 682 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 220087000695 · Youngsville, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 16.7:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Youngsville Middle School grew from 646 students in 2022-23 to 682 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Youngsville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- This school 534
Youngsville Middle School
534 students
What this shows Youngsville Middle School reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Youngsville Middle School compares
Youngsville 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 34% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$12,386
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
150
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
African American 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Youngsville Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Youngsville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Youngsville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Youngsville Middle School
How many students attend Youngsville Middle School?
Youngsville Middle School has 534 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Youngsville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youngsville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Youngsville Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% higher 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 Youngsville Middle School?
41.3% of students at Youngsville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Youngsville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Youngsville Middle School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Youngsville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Youngsville Middle School?
Youngsville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Youngsville Middle School rank among public schools in Youngsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Youngsville Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Youngsville, 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 Youngsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Youngsville Middle School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.