Enrollment
23
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School for Exceptional Children compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at School for Exceptional Children
School for Exceptional Children is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Houma, Louisiana, enrolling 23 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 93% of Louisiana schools and 37% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Louisiana schools, with 23 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and African American (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Houma's public schools, it stands alongside Mulberry Elementary School (789 students): School for Exceptional Children is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23:1 vs 21.3:1).
Terrebonne Parish also operates Terrebonne High School (1,346 students) and H. L. Bourgeois High School (1,289 students) alongside School for Exceptional Children.
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 School for Exceptional Children compares
School for Exceptional Children on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Terrebonne Parish, which includes School for Exceptional Children.
$15,863
Per student
-3%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 16.4%
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 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
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~23 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is School for Exceptional Children a good school?
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. 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 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.
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