Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten,
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Truman Early Childhood Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Truman Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 281 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Truman Early Childhood Education Center is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
64%
42%
White
20%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Truman Early Childhood Education Center often compared to?
Truman Early Childhood Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Alice N. Boucher Elementary School, Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Truman Early Childhood Education Center?
281 students attend Truman Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Truman Early Childhood Education Center students are Black, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Truman Early Childhood Education Center?
Truman Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Truman Early Childhood Education Center offer ?
Truman Early Childhood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Truman Early Childhood Education Center part of?
Truman Early Childhood Education Center is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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