- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marrero, LA
Allen Ellender School
Federal NCES profile for Allen Ellender School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000599
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allen Ellender School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Marrero · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Allen Ellender School has class sizes larger than 92% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Ellender School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Marrero, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Allen Ellender School grew from 678 students in 2022-23 to 755 in 2023-24 (+11.4%).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 220084000599 · Marrero, LA Other · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 22:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Allen Ellender School grew from 678 students in 2022-23 to 755 in 2023-24 (+11.4%). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Allen Ellender School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school 727
Allen Ellender School
727 students
What this shows Allen Ellender School reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allen Ellender School compares
Allen Ellender School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 31% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 4% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 727 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.0%
African American 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Allen Ellender School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allen Ellender School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allen Ellender School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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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 (~727 students)
Frequently asked questions about Allen Ellender School
How many students attend Allen Ellender School?
Allen Ellender School has 727 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marrero, LA. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 755 (2023-24), up 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Ellender School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen Ellender School is 22:1, which is 31% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allen Ellender School?
64.7% of students at Allen Ellender School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allen Ellender School?
The largest demographic group at Allen Ellender School is White at 40.0% of enrollment, in Marrero, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allen Ellender School?
Allen Ellender School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Allen Ellender School rank among schools in Marrero?
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Ellender School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Marrero, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marrero on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Allen Ellender School, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.