Enrollment
868
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marrero, LA
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084001883
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Marrero · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 28:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Marrero, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084001883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Marrero, Louisiana, enrolling 868 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28:1 is larger than about 97% of Louisiana schools and 67% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.0% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 90% of state schools at 868 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 262 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Marrero's public schools, it stands alongside Allen Ellender School (727 students): Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28:1 vs 22:1).
Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students) and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students) alongside Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School.
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 Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School compares
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28:1 | ▲ 67% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▼ 4% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 97% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,675
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 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 46.9%
White 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Parish, which includes Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School.
$16,675
Per student
+2%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 31.1%
Federal 14.5%
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.
How Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Marrero
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Allen Ellender School
Standard public school
727 students 22:1 students per teacher
Harry S Truman School
Standard public school
717 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Estelle School
Standard public school
518 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Lincoln School for the Arts
Standard public school
467 students 18:1 students per teacher
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~868 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
How many students attend Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School?
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School has 868 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marrero, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School is 28:1, which is 67% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School?
60.0% of students at Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School is African American at 46.9% of enrollment, in Marrero, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School?
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School rank among schools in Marrero?
By Resource Investment Index, Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School ranks #2 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.
Is Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School a good school?
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Jefferson Parish?
Besides Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary 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.
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