- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abilene, TX
Long Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Long Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480744013477
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Early Learning Center earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #12 of 19
- schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Long Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Early Learning Center ranks #12 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Long Early Learning Center shrank from 809 students in 2022-23 to 751 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.7 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 480744013477 · Abilene, TX Other · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 14.7:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Abilene H S (1,798 students)
Long Early Learning Center shrank from 809 students in 2022-23 to 751 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 47.7 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Long Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abilene H S
Abilene H S
1,798 students
- Cooper H S
Cooper H S
1,570 students
- Mann Middle
Mann Middle
776 students
- Craig Middle
Craig Middle
771 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
770 students
- This school 692
Long Early Learning Center
692 students
What this shows Long Early Learning Center reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long Early Learning Center compares
Long Early Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 346 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.3%
White 23.6%
African American 20.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Long Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Abilene Isd reports $11,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Long Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cooper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mann Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Long Early Learning Center
How many students attend Long Early Learning Center?
Long Early Learning Center has 692 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abilene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 809 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Early Learning Center is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Long Early Learning Center?
81.3% of students at Long Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Long Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Early Learning Center?
Long Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Long Early Learning Center rank among schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Early Learning Center ranks #12 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Abilene Isd?
Besides Long Early Learning Center, Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students), Cooper H S (1,570 students), and Mann Middle (776 students). See the Abilene Isd district page for the complete list.