- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
NCES CCD campus card
139 on latest CCD 220156001188 · Eunice, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 19.9:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Resource Investment Index #7 of 7 public schools in Eunice. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Highland Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beau Chene Hig
Beau Chene High School
767 students
- Opelousas Seni
Opelousas Senior High School
698 students
- Leonville Elem
Leonville Elementary School
616 students
- Eunice High Sc
Eunice High School
606 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
575 students
- This school 139
Highland Early Learning Center
139 students
What this shows Highland Early Learning Center reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Early Learning Center compares
Highland Early Learning Center vs Louisiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$14,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
Programs
District finance for St. Landry Parish reports $14,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~139 students)
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.