- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houma, LA
School for Exceptional Children
Federal NCES profile for School for Exceptional Children, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220174001653
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for Exceptional Children earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #15 of 15
- schools in Houma · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
School for Exceptional Children has class sizes larger than 93% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for Exceptional Children ranks #15 of 15 schools in Houma, LA.
School address
District: Terrebonne Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220174001653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
School for Exceptional Children grew from 28 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 220174001653 · Houma, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 23:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrebonne High School (1,346 students)
School for Exceptional Children grew from 28 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
School for Exceptional Children in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terrebonne Hig
Terrebonne High School
1,346 students
- H. L. Bourgeoi
H. L. Bourgeois High School
1,289 students
- South Terrebon
South Terrebonne High School
868 students
- Ellender Memor
Ellender Memorial High School
819 students
- Mulberry Eleme
Mulberry Elementary School
789 students
- This school 23
School for Exceptional Children
23 students
What this shows School for Exceptional Children reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How School for Exceptional Children compares
School for Exceptional Children is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 37% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 14% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 37% 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
34.8%
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
$13,613
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 34.8%
African American 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.7%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: African American at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, School for Exceptional Children is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Terrebonne Parish reports $13,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How School for Exceptional Children Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrebonne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H. L. Bourgeois High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Terrebonne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellender Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mulberry Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School for Exceptional Children's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Houma
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mulberry Elementary School
Standard public school
789 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Acadian Elementary School
Standard public school
654 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School
Standard public school
627 students 19:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Oakshire Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Lisa Park Elementary School
Standard public school
574 students 20.5:1 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 (~23 students)
Frequently asked questions about School for Exceptional Children
How many students attend School for Exceptional Children?
School for Exceptional Children has 23 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Houma, LA. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Exceptional Children?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Exceptional Children is 23:1, which is 37% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School for Exceptional Children?
53.6% of students at School for Exceptional Children are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School for Exceptional Children?
The largest demographic group at School for Exceptional Children is African American at 34.8% of enrollment, in Houma, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for Exceptional Children?
School for Exceptional Children has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School for Exceptional Children rank among schools in Houma?
By Resource Investment Index, School for Exceptional Children ranks #15 of 15 schools in Houma, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houma on the city page.
What other schools are in Terrebonne Parish?
Besides School for Exceptional Children, Terrebonne Parish also operates Terrebonne High School (1,346 students), H. L. Bourgeois High School (1,289 students), and South Terrebonne High School (868 students). See the Terrebonne Parish district page for the complete list.