- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lafayette, LA
Lerosen Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lerosen Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220087001397
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lerosen Preparatory Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Louisiana schools.
- #15 of 16
- schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lerosen Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lerosen Preparatory Academy ranks #15 of 16 schools in Lafayette, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087001397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
590 on latest CCD 220087001397 · Lafayette, LA Other · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 22.7:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Resource Investment Index #15 of 16 schools in Lafayette. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lerosen Preparatory Academy 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 590
Lerosen Preparatory Academy
590 students
What this shows Lerosen Preparatory Academy reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lerosen Preparatory Academy compares
Lerosen Preparatory Academy vs Louisiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 35% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 22% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 93% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 171 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Programs
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lerosen Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lerosen Preparatory Academy'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 (~590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lerosen Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Lerosen Preparatory Academy?
Lerosen Preparatory Academy has 590 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lafayette, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lerosen Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lerosen Preparatory Academy is 22.7:1, which is 35% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lerosen Preparatory Academy?
76.4% of students at Lerosen Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lerosen Preparatory Academy?
Lerosen Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lerosen Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Lerosen Preparatory Academy ranks #15 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 Lerosen Preparatory Academy, 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.