- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lafayette, LA
Early College Academy
Federal NCES profile for Early College Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220087002072
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early College Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 32.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Early College Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early College Academy ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087002072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Early College Academy grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.7 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 220087002072 · Lafayette, LA High · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 32.1:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Early College Academy grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 8.7 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Early College 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
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- This school 257
Early College Academy
257 students
What this shows Early College Academy reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early College Academy compares
Early College Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.1:1 | ▲ 91% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 61% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
32.1:1
students per teacher
- 91% above state mean
Top 99% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
African American 19.8%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Early College Academy is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Early College Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early College 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
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Lafayette
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lafayette High School
Standard public school
1,720 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Acadiana High School
Standard public school
1,652 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Carencro High School
Standard public school
1,116 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
O. Comeaux High School
Standard public school
873 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Northside High School
Standard public school
713 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Jcfa Lafayette
Alternative education program
56 students 28:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early College Academy
How many students attend Early College Academy?
Early College Academy has 257 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lafayette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College Academy is 32.1:1, which is 91% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early College Academy?
24.1% of students at Early College Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early College Academy?
The largest demographic group at Early College Academy is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early College Academy?
Early College Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Early College Academy rank among high schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Early College Academy ranks #1 of 7 high 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 high schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Early College 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.