Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish

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An equity score of 29/100 ranks Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish #153 of 175 districts in Louisiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,840 per pupil, Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish ranks #132 of 188 Louisiana districts by per-pupil spending (Louisiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,194
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,840
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish operates 1 public schools serving 1,194 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Louisiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Jefferson Parish.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,840 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 188 Louisiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Louisiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 49.4% local, 34.9% state, and 15.7% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 29/100, ranked #153 of 175 in Louisiana against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 506:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 17.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.9% African American, 29.0% Hispanic or Latino, 6.1% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish, enrolling 1,012 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish accounts for 84.8% of all Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish a distant remainder — means Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 74.5% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Eligibility here is approaching the 75% concentration-grant threshold; it does not yet unlock the extra funding tier but sits meaningfully above the baseline 50% majority mark. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish student-counselor ratio is 506:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish chronic absenteeism rate is 17.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is typically wider than the Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.7%
Federal
34.9%
State
49.4%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
153 / 175
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish.

White 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
African American 59.9%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 2.1%
Other 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

506:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish

School Enrollment
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Charter
1,012

How Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Louisiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
International School of Louisiana Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Cameron Parish Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Edna Karr High School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
St. Helena Parish Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Warren Easton Charter Foundation Inc. Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Louisiana

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Jefferson Parish
50,628 students · 82 schools · $16,675/pupil
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East Baton Rouge Parish
43,253 students · 83 schools · $15,604/pupil
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St. Tammany Parish
39,559 students · 55 schools · $14,024/pupil
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Caddo Parish
36,147 students · 59 schools · $14,387/pupil
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Lafayette Parish
32,377 students · 45 schools · $11,837/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish?

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,194 students.

How much does Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish spend per student?

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish spends $13,840 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #153 in Louisiana.

What is the demographic composition of Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish?

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish students are 59.9% African American, 29.0% Hispanic or Latino, 6.1% White, 1.5% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish?

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #153 out of 175 districts in Louisiana.