Enrollment
84
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Lafayette, Louisiana, enrolling 84 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.4% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Louisiana schools, with 84 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 17 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (44%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 84 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
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: 17 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 84 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lafayette's public schools, it stands alongside Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy (2,177 students): Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette 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 Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette.
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 Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette compares
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lafayette Parish, which includes Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette.
$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 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
- 1,833
- 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
- 1,362
- 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
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 (~84 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette a good school?
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. 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 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.
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