- Enrollment
- 1,726
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Zachary Early Learning Center held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 220003902299 · Zachary, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 16.8:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Zachary High School (1,726 students)
Zachary Early Learning Center held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Zachary Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zachary High S
Zachary High School
1,726 students
- Northwestern M
Northwestern Middle School
841 students
- Copper Mill El
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School
837 students
- Zachary Elemen
Zachary Elementary School
778 students
- Rollins Place
Rollins Place Elementary
774 students
- This school 201
Zachary Early Learning Center
201 students
What this shows Zachary Early Learning Center reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zachary Early Learning Center compares
Zachary Early Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,935
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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
District finance for Zachary Community School District reports $12,935 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~201 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.