At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 492
270
Total Enrollment
State avg: 66%
32%-34pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Goodpine Middle School is a public elementary serving grades 3–5 in Jena, Louisiana. The school enrolls 270 students. It is part of the LaSalle Parish district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Louisiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
270 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
No official school website listed in our source data
This is a data-completeness gap, not a reflection of the school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictLaSalle Parish
County22059
CityJena
ZIP71342
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID220096000730
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment270
White77.2%
Hispanic / Latino1.1%
Black / African American14.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
Two or More Races5.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
77.2%
Hispanic
1.1%
Black
14.9%
Two+
5.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.