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Natchitoches Jr. High School

1621 Welch Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457Natchitoches Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
325
Students
Total enrolled
$17,746
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 24% vs nat'l
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 14% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 325 students in grades 07–08 in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
24% above average funding
District spends $17,746 per pupil, 24% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Natchitoches Jr. High School is a mid-sized middle in Natchitoches, Louisiana, serving grades 07–08 with 325 students. The district invests $17,746 per student — 24% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 96% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Natchitoches Jr. High School

325
Total Students
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
96%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution172 male · 153 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility96%
National avg 52% · 313 students
Student Composition
87%
White6%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black87%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220114001616

Academic Outcomes at Natchitoches Jr. High School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 69th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 71457

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,746Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,746
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,808
Student Support$3,372
Administration$2,130
Operations$2,662
Other$1,775
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,746 spent per student, an estimated $7,862 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
43%
State government
36.4%
Local (property tax)
42.8%
Federal programs
20.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,746/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 96% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle SchoolProvencal Elementary & Junior High SchoolNatchitoches Magnet SchoolM.R. Weaver Elementary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle SchoolN.S.U. Middle Lab School
↓
High School
Natchitoches Central High SchoolLakeview Jr./Sr. High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyNatchitoches Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNatchitoches Parish →
Phone: (318)238-0066
NCES ID: 220114001616
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Natchitoches seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Natchitoches Parish
High
Natchitoches Central High School
1,245 students · 09–12
● 47 opp94% FRL
Elem
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
648 students · PK–02
● 47 opp93% FRL
Elem
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
467 students · PK–08
● 46 opp94% FRL
Elem
Natchitoches Magnet School
420 students · PK–08
● 47 opp92% FRL
Elem
M.R. Weaver Elementary School
377 students · 03–04
● 47 opp96% FRL
Mid
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
356 students · 05–06
● 47 opp95% FRL
High
Lakeview Jr./Sr. High School
351 students · 07–12
● 38 opp96% FRL
Elem
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School
296 students · PK–05
34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1621 Welch Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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.