School overview
At a glance
Reported students
303
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
36.79
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.2:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana middle enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
501
R.K. Smith Middle School: 303 reported students.
State peer staffing position
3th percentile
8.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about R.K. Smith Middle School
R.K. Smith Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Luling. It is one of 15 current school records connected to St. Charles Parish. NCES reports 303 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 middle schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 405 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.2:1, below the Louisiana median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (63%) and White (20.8%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking R.K. Smith Middle School
- 1How do the reported 8.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.79 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.8%
- Hispanic13.5%
- Black63%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in St. Charles Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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282 reported students
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Middle · Grades 06–08
685 reported students
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Middle · Grades 06–08
733 reported students
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Elementary · Grades PK–02
241 reported students
R.J. Vial Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
228 reported students
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
381 reported students