Enrollment
273
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Delaware avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Laurel Early Learning Academy compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Laurel Early Learning Academy
North Laurel Early Learning Academy is a small combined-grade school in Laurel, Delaware, enrolling 273 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Delaware schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 273 puts it in the smaller third of Delaware schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 222 scored Delaware schools.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Laurel School District also operates Laurel Elementary School (1,145 students) and Laurel Senior High School (753 students) alongside North Laurel Early Learning Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Laurel Early Learning Academy compares
North Laurel Early Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,677
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $16,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laurel School District, which includes North Laurel Early Learning Academy.
$14,677
Per student
-14%
vs Delaware
Avg $16,990
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Delaware, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~273 students)
Next steps
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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 public 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 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Laurel on the city page.
Is North Laurel Early Learning Academy a good school?
North Laurel Early Learning Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Delaware schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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