- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lafayette, LA
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette
Federal NCES profile for Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220087002441
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #4 of 16
- schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette has class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette ranks #4 of 16 schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087002441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette shrank from 246 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (-28.0%).
Teacher FTE added 4.7 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 220087002441 · Lafayette, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
84 enr · 21:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette shrank from 246 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (-28.0%). Teacher FTE added 4.7 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette 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 84
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette
84 students
What this shows Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette compares
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 25% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 97% | - | - |
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.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
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.
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 84 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
African American 44.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
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 Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette'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 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
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational / career-technical school
1,362 students 21:1 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
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 (~84 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette
How many students attend Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette?
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette has 84 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lafayette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette 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 Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette?
63.4% of students at Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette?
The largest demographic group at Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Lafayette, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette?
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette rank among schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette ranks #4 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 Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette, 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.