Early Learning Center

1120 S Martin Luther King
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Early Learning Center serves 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Learning Center's student population of 316 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
316 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Learning Center is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
11%
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Black
61%
41%
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White
28%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Early Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Learning Center?
316 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Early Learning Center students are Black, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Learning Center offer ?
Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Early Learning Center part of?
Early Learning Center is part of St. Martin Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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