- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greensburg, LA
St. Helena Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for St. Helena Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220147002443
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Helena Early Learning Center earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Greensburg · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Helena Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Helena Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Greensburg, LA.
School address
District: St. Helena Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220147002443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
St. Helena Early Learning Center shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 220147002443 · Greensburg, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 15.1:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Helena College and Career Academy (435 students)
St. Helena Early Learning Center shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
St. Helena Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Helena Col
St. Helena College and Career Academy
435 students
- St. Helena Art
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy
291 students
- This school
St. Helena Early Learning Center
271 students
What this shows St. Helena Early Learning Center reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Helena Early Learning Center compares
St. Helena Early Learning Center is a shrinking 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 42% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$13,680
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.5%
White 6.6%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Largest group: African American at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, St. Helena Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for St. Helena Parish reports $13,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Helena Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Helena College and Career Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Helena Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Greensburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Helena Early Learning Center
How many students attend St. Helena Early Learning Center?
St. Helena Early Learning Center has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greensburg, LA. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Helena Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Helena Early Learning Center is 15.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Helena Early Learning Center?
88.9% of students at St. Helena Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Helena Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at St. Helena Early Learning Center is African American at 84.5% of enrollment, in Greensburg, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Helena Early Learning Center?
St. Helena Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 St. Helena Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Greensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Helena Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Greensburg, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. Helena Parish?
Besides St. Helena Early Learning Center, St. Helena Parish also operates St. Helena College and Career Academy (435 students) and St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy (291 students). See the St. Helena Parish district page for the complete list.