Enrollment
201
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zachary, LA
Zachary Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Zachary 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 220003902299
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zachary Early Learning Center earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Zachary · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Zachary Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zachary Early Learning Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Zachary, LA.
School address
District: Zachary Community School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003902299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zachary Early Learning Center compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zachary Early Learning Center
Zachary Early Learning Center is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Zachary, Louisiana, enrolling 201 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 201 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 77 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #76, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and White (27%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Zachary Community School District spends $12,545 per pupil, 23% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Zachary Community School District also operates Zachary High School (1,726 students) and Northwestern Middle School (841 students) alongside Zachary Early Learning Center.
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 Zachary Early Learning Center compares
Zachary Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,545
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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
African American 65.7%
White 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Zachary Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zachary Community School District, which includes Zachary Early Learning Center.
$12,545
Per student
-23%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.8%
State 44.5%
Federal 9.7%
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 Zachary Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zachary Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rollins Place Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zachary Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,726
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~201 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Zachary Early Learning Center
How many students attend Zachary Early Learning Center?
Zachary Early Learning Center has 201 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zachary, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zachary Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Zachary Early Learning Center is 16.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zachary Early Learning Center?
52.0% of students at Zachary Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zachary Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Zachary Early Learning Center is African American at 65.7% of enrollment, in Zachary, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zachary Early Learning Center?
Zachary 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, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Zachary Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Zachary?
By Resource Investment Index, Zachary Early Learning Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Zachary, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Zachary on the city page.
Is Zachary Early Learning Center a good school?
Zachary Early Learning Center earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 Zachary Community School District?
Besides Zachary Early Learning Center, Zachary Community School District also operates Zachary High School (1,726 students), Northwestern Middle School (841 students), and Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School (837 students). See the Zachary Community School District district page for the complete list.
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