Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives
High· 27 schools in district

AMIKids Acadiana

611 Celestine La Tortue Road, Branch, LA 70516Acadia Parish →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
32
Students
Total enrolled
$13,439
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 32 students in grades 06–12 in Branch, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,439 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
91% on free or reduced lunch
This indicates a high share of economically disadvantaged students (national avg 52%). Eligibility is an indicator of household income.
About This School

AMIKids Acadiana is a small high in Branch, Louisiana, serving grades 06–12 with 32 students. The district invests $13,439 per student — close to the national average of $14,347. About 91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at AMIKids Acadiana

32
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
91%
Free Lunch
0
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution32 male · 0 female
100%
Male 100%Female 0%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility91%
National avg 52% · 29 students
Student Composition
22%
72%
White22%
Black72%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220003002381

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,439Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,439
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,913
Student Support$2,553
Administration$1,613
Operations$2,016
Other$1,344
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,439 spent per student, an estimated $5,954 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
27%
State government
45.8%
Local (property tax)
27.0%
Federal programs
27.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 91% 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
Mire Elementary SchoolIota Elementary SchoolChurch Point Elementary SchoolRichard Elementary School
+13 more
↓
Middle
Crowley Middle SchoolArmstrong Middle SchoolIota Middle SchoolChurch Point Middle School
↓
High School
Rayne High SchoolIota High SchoolChurch Point High SchoolCrowley High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyAcadia Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAcadia Parish →
Phone: (337)334-4838
NCES ID: 220003002381
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Branch seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Acadia Parish
Elem
Mire Elementary School
666 students · PK–08
55% FRL
High
Rayne High School
640 students · 09–12
63% FRL
High
Iota High School
611 students · 09–12
46% FRL
Elem
Iota Elementary School
605 students · PK–05
57% FRL
Elem
Church Point Elementary School
604 students · PK–05
83% FRL
High
Church Point High School
555 students · 09–12
65% FRL
High
Crowley High School
536 students · 09–12
● 47 opp76% FRL
Elem
Richard Elementary School
507 students · PK–08
50% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
611 Celestine La Tortue Road, Branch, LA 70516
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.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
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.