- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy held near 1,366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.6 → 66.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 220087002301 · Lafayette, LA Other · MID · TRAD
1,362 enr · 21:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy held near 1,366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.6 → 66.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- This school
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- Carencro High
Carencro High School
1,116 students
What this shows David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy reports 1,362 students on the CCD universe file.
How David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy compares
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,720
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,362 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,388 (2022-23) → 1,366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.