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Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

8150 West Highway 90, Roanoke, LA 70581Jefferson Davis Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
204
Students
Total enrolled
$16,893
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 18% vs nat'l
18.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 22% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 204 students in grades 06–08 in Roanoke, Louisiana.
18% above average funding
District spends $16,893 per pupil, 18% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School is a mid-sized middle in Roanoke, Louisiana, serving grades 06–08 with 204 students. The district invests $16,893 per student — 18% above the national average of $14,347, with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

204
Total Students
18.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
64%
Free Lunch
11
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution121 male · 83 female
59%
41%
Male 59%Female 41%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility64%
National avg 52% · 130 students
Student Composition
73%
17%
10%
White73%
Black17%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220081000575

Academic Outcomes at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 30th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 70581

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,893Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,893
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,433
Student Support$3,210
Administration$2,027
Operations$2,534
Other$1,689
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,893 spent per student, an estimated $7,484 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
36%
State government
49.2%
Local (property tax)
36.1%
Federal programs
14.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,893/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Jennings Elementary SchoolWelsh Elementary SchoolLake Arthur Elementary SchoolElton Elementary School
+1 more
↓
High School
Jennings High SchoolLake Arthur High SchoolWelsh High SchoolElton High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJefferson Davis Parish →
Phone: (337)753-2317
NCES ID: 220081000575
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Roanoke 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 Jefferson Davis Parish
Elem
Jennings Elementary School
1,029 students · PK–06
● 51 opp79% FRL
High
Jennings High School
853 students · 07–12
● 51 opp76% FRL
Other
Lacassine High School
656 students · PK–12
● 43 opp61% FRL
Other
Hathaway High School
607 students · PK–12
● 51 opp62% FRL
Elem
Welsh Elementary School
507 students · PK–05
● 40 opp67% FRL
Elem
Lake Arthur Elementary School
476 students · PK–06
65% FRL
High
Lake Arthur High School
380 students · 07–12
63% FRL
High
Welsh High School
280 students · 09–12
● 40 opp53% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
8150 West Highway 90, Roanoke, LA 70581
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.