- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurel, DE
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Laurel Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 100081000101
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Laurel Early Learning Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Delaware schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Delaware
- 273
- students enrolled
North Laurel Early Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 77% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Laurel Early Learning Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Laurel, DE.
School address
District: Laurel School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100081000101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
North Laurel Early Learning Academy shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 100081000101 · Laurel, DE Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurel Elementary School (1,145 students)
North Laurel Early Learning Academy shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
North Laurel Early Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laurel Element
Laurel Elementary School
1,145 students
- Laurel Senior
Laurel Senior High School
753 students
- Laurel Middle 373
Laurel Middle School
373 students
- This school 273
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
273 students
What this shows North Laurel Early Learning Academy reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Laurel Early Learning Academy compares
North Laurel Early Learning Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Delaware - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $18,304
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, North Laurel Early Learning Academy is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Laurel School District reports $15,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Laurel Early Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Laurel Early Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~273 students)
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 public school in Laurel, DE. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Laurel Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Laurel Early Learning Academy is 11.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Laurel, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Laurel Early Learning Academy?
North Laurel Early Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 North Laurel Early Learning Academy rank among public schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, North Laurel Early Learning Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Laurel, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Laurel School District?
Besides North Laurel Early Learning Academy, Laurel School District also operates Laurel Elementary School (1,145 students), Laurel Senior High School (753 students), and Laurel Middle School (373 students). See the Laurel School District district page for the complete list.