Enrollment
273
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 100081000101
North Laurel Early Learning Academy — Laurel, DE
Federal NCES profile for North Laurel Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 35
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Laurel School District · Delaware
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Laurel Early Learning Academy compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Laurel Early Learning Academy reports 273 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% below the Delaware state mean of 14.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 273 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Laurel School District spends $15,805 per pupil district-wide, below the Delaware average of $18,485 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 16.1% from local sources (property taxes), 64.6% from the state, and 19.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Laurel Early Learning Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Delaware state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
— 25% below state mean
Top 13% in Delaware — lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,805
per pupil, district-wide
— below Delaware avg of $18,485
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 273 Top 12% in Delaware — larger than 88% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 10.6:1 -25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100081000101
Student demographics
White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
African American 24.9%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 39.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 273:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.0%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laurel School District, which includes North Laurel Early Learning Academy.
$15,805
Per student
-14%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 16.1%
State 64.6%
Federal 19.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about North Laurel Early Learning Academy
How many students attend North Laurel Early Learning Academy?
North Laurel Early Learning Academy has 273 students enrolled. It is a other school in Laurel, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Laurel Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Laurel Early Learning Academy is 10.6:1, which is 25% lower than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Laurel Early Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Laurel Early Learning Academy is White at 39.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Laurel, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Laurel Early Learning Academy?
North Laurel Early Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.