Enrollment
1,362
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lafayette, LA
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Federal NCES profile for David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220087002301
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #9 of 16
- schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy has class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy ranks #9 of 16 schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087002301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy is a large combined-grade school in Lafayette, Louisiana, enrolling 1,362 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 88% of Louisiana schools and 25% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 39.5% free-meal eligibility runs 37% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,362 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lafayette Parish spends $11,837 per pupil, 28% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 289 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,362 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lafayette's public schools, it stands alongside Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy (2,177 students): David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21:1 vs 33:1).
Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students) and Lafayette High School (1,720 students) alongside David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy compares
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 25% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 37% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,362 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,362
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,837
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
196
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
African American 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lafayette Parish, which includes David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy.
$11,837
Per student
-28%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 32.8%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carencro High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Lafayette
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Standard public school
2,177 students 33:1 students per teacher
Milton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,261 students 20:1 students per teacher
Woodvale Elementary School
Standard public school
793 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Elementary School
Standard public school
749 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,362 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
How many students attend David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy?
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy has 1,362 students enrolled. It is a career and technical school in Lafayette, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy is 21:1, which is 25% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy?
39.5% of students at David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy?
The largest demographic group at David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy?
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy rank among schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy ranks #9 of 16 schools in Lafayette, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lafayette on the city page.
Is David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy a good school?
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.
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