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Kinder Middle School

414 North 12th Street, Kinder, LA 70648Allen Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
374
Students
Total enrolled
$14,994
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 7% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 374 students in grades 05–08 in Kinder, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,994 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
14.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Kinder Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Kinder, Louisiana, serving grades 05–08 with 374 students. The district invests $14,994 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Kinder Middle School

374
Total Students
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
61%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
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2
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5
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12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution205 male · 169 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility61%
National avg 52% · 228 students
Student Composition
67%
20%
White67%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black20%
Multiracial7%
Native American3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220006001049

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,994Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,994
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,597
Student Support$2,849
Administration$1,799
Operations$2,249
Other$1,499
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,994 spent per student, an estimated $6,642 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
34%
State government
49.2%
Local (property tax)
34.0%
Federal programs
16.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Oakdale Elementary SchoolKinder Elementary SchoolOberlin Elementary School
↓
Middle
Oakdale Middle School
↓
High School
Kinder High SchoolOakdale High SchoolOberlin High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyAllen Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAllen Parish →
Phone: (318)738-3223
NCES ID: 220006001049
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Kinder seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Allen Parish
Elem
Oakdale Elementary School
562 students · PK–04
● 52 opp73% FRL
Elem
Kinder Elementary School
541 students · PK–04
72% FRL
High
Kinder High School
426 students · 08–12
60% FRL
Other
Elizabeth High School
401 students · PK–12
● 50 opp65% FRL
Other
Fairview High School
366 students · PK–12
● 50 opp68% FRL
High
Oakdale High School
322 students · 08–12
● 52 opp61% FRL
Mid
Oakdale Middle School
322 students · 05–08
● 52 opp74% FRL
Other
Reeves High School
310 students · PK–12
● 50 opp65% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
414 North 12th Street, Kinder, LA 70648
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.