How do these schools compare?
| Metric | David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy | Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Lafayette, LA |
| School Type | vocational | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,362 | 84 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.1:1 | 13:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.7% | 66.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy | Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,386 | $12,386 |
| District | Lafayette Parish | Lafayette Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy | Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.2% | 47.6% |
| African American | 36.9% | 44.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.9% | 1.2% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy | Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 348:1 | 123:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 6.3% | 59.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 196 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.