Enrollment
139
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eunice, LA
Highland Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Highland Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220156001188
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Early Learning Center earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Louisiana schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Eunice · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 83% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Early Learning Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Eunice, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Early Learning Center compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Early Learning Center
Highland Early Learning Center is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Eunice, Louisiana, enrolling 139 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Louisiana schools, with 139 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 61 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #49, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 139 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students) and Opelousas Senior High School (698 students) alongside Highland Early Learning Center.
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 Highland Early Learning Center compares
Highland Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 14% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Landry Parish, which includes Highland Early Learning Center.
$14,050
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 44.1%
Federal 27.3%
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 Highland Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Opelousas Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~139 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Highland Early Learning Center
How many students attend Highland Early Learning Center?
Highland Early Learning Center has 139 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eunice, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Early Learning Center is 19.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Early Learning Center?
71.2% of students at Highland Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Early Learning Center?
Highland Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Highland Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Eunice?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Early Learning Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Eunice, 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 Eunice on the city page.
Is Highland Early Learning Center a good school?
Highland Early Learning Center earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Louisiana schools. 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 St. Landry Parish?
Besides Highland Early Learning Center, St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students), Opelousas Senior High School (698 students), and Leonville Elementary School (616 students). See the St. Landry Parish district page for the complete list.
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