Enrollment
1,012
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 220030502452 Charter school
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish — Terrytown, LA
Federal NCES profile for Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 18.6:1 Louisiana avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish reports 1,012 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 52.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% above the Louisiana state mean of 18.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 74.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% above the Louisiana average and 44% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 506 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish spends $13,858 per pupil district-wide, below the Louisiana average of $17,870 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.4% from local sources (property taxes), 34.9% from the state, and 15.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Louisiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 24% | 18.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 19% | 62.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | top 94% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 19% 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
23:1
students per teacher
— 24% above state mean
Top 92% in Louisiana — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,858
per pupil, district-wide
— below Louisiana avg of $17,870
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 506 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,012 Top 94% in Louisiana — larger than 6% of 1,330 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Students per teacher 23:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 74.5% +19% vs state
NCES ID 220030502452
Student demographics
African American 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
White 6.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 506:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.0%
In-school suspensions 160
Out-of-school suspensions 133
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish, which includes Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish.
$13,858
Per student
-22%
vs Louisiana
Avg $17,870
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 34.9%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
How many students attend Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish?
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish has 1,012 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Terrytown, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish?
The student-teacher ratio at Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is 23:1, which is 24% higher than the Louisiana average of 18.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish?
74.5% of students at Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish?
The largest demographic group at Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is African American at 59.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Terrytown, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish?
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.