Enrollment
1,012
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Terrytown, LA
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Federal NCES profile for Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220030502452Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Terrytown · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish has class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Terrytown, LA.
School address
District: Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030502452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+16% 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
What stands out at Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is a higher-need, large charter elementary school in Terrytown, Louisiana, enrolling 1,012 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,012 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 119 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #66.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 506 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 293 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,012 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is a single-school charter district, so Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish compares
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 19% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,012
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,840
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish, which includes Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish.
$13,840
Per student
-15%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,012 students)
Next steps
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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 an 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 19.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Terrytown, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish?
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish rank among public schools in Terrytown?
By Resource Investment Index, Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Terrytown, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Terrytown on the city page.
Is Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish a good school?
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish?
None; Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is a single-school charter district, and Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is its only campus.
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