- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Martinville, LA
Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220159001645
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Learning Center earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in St. Martinville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 74% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 6 public schools in St. Martinville, LA.
School address
District: St. Martin Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220159001645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Early Learning Center shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-17.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 220159001645 · St. Martinville, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 14:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cecilia High School (768 students)
Early Learning Center shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-17.1%). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cecilia High S
Cecilia High School
768 students
- Breaux Bridge
Breaux Bridge High School
690 students
- Cecilia Primar
Cecilia Primary School
656 students
- Cecilia Junior
Cecilia Junior High School
576 students
- Teche Elementa
Teche Elementary School
547 students
- This school 295
Early Learning Center
295 students
What this shows Early Learning Center reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Learning Center compares
Early Learning Center is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 23% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 26% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,528
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.9%
White 31.9%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for St. Martin Parish reports $13,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breaux Bridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecilia Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Teche Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in St. Martinville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Martinville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 14:1, which is 17% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Learning Center?
76.6% of students at Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Center is African American at 55.9% of enrollment, in St. Martinville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early Learning Center rank among public schools in St. Martinville?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 6 public schools in St. Martinville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in St. Martinville on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Martin Parish?
Besides Early Learning Center, St. Martin Parish also operates Cecilia High School (768 students), Breaux Bridge High School (690 students), and Cecilia Primary School (656 students). See the St. Martin Parish district page for the complete list.