At a glance
Reported students
286
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana middle enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
286
Port Barre Middle School: 286 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 295
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Port Barre Middle School
Port Barre Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Port Barre. It is one of 32 current school records connected to St. Landry Parish. NCES reports 286 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 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.3%) and Black (27.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Port Barre Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.7 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.3%
- Hispanic0.3%
- Black27.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in St. Landry Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eunice Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
276 reported students
Opelousas Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
314 reported students
Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
251 reported students
Sunset Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
348 reported students
Arnaudville Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
193 reported students
Plaisance Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
176 reported students
Public schools near Port Barre Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Barre High School High · St. Landry Parish | 09–12 | 354 | under 0.1 mi |
| Port Barre Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish | PK–04 | 427 | 0.5 mi |
| Leonville Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish | PK–08 | 616 | 6.1 mi |
| Washington Career & Technical Education Center High · St. Landry Parish | 09–12 | 0 | 7 mi |
| Creswell Middle School Middle · St. Landry Parish | 05–06 | 162 | 7.6 mi |
| Opelousas Junior High School Middle · St. Landry Parish | 07–08 | 314 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Port Barre Middle School
What grades does Port Barre Middle School serve?
Port Barre Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in St. Landry Parish.
How many students attend Port Barre Middle School?
Port Barre Middle School reported 286 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 209 Louisiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 295 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Port Barre Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 286 students and 20.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Port Barre Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Port Barre Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Landry Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Port Barre Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Port Barre Middle School in?
Port Barre Middle School is part of St. Landry Parish, based in Opelousas, LA, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Port Barre Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Port Barre High School (under 0.1 mi), Port Barre Elementary School (0.5 mi), Leonville Elementary School (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.