- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Metairie, LA
East Jefferson High School
Federal NCES profile for East Jefferson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220084000597
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Jefferson High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #18 of 19
- public schools in Metairie · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Jefferson High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Jefferson High School ranks #18 of 19 public schools in Metairie, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+151 students YoY
East Jefferson High School grew from 1,348 students in 2022-23 to 1,499 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 65.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+151 students YoY 220084000597 · Metairie, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,381 enr · 27.6:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
East Jefferson High School grew from 1,348 students in 2022-23 to 1,499 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 65.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
East Jefferson High 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
East Jefferson High School
1,381 students
What this shows East Jefferson High School reports 1,381 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Jefferson High School compares
East Jefferson High 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 | 27.6:1 | ▲ 64% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,381 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,381
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 64% 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
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.3%
African American 23.8%
White 15.1%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, East Jefferson High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 East Jefferson High 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Jefferson High 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
Similar high schools in Metairie
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,381 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Jefferson High School
How many students attend East Jefferson High School?
East Jefferson High School has 1,381 students enrolled. It is a high school in Metairie, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,348 (2022-23) → 1,499 (2023-24), up 151.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jefferson High School is 27.6:1, which is 64% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Jefferson High School?
55.0% of students at East Jefferson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Jefferson High School?
The largest demographic group at East Jefferson High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment, in Metairie, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Jefferson High School?
East Jefferson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 East Jefferson High School rank among public schools in Metairie?
By Resource Investment Index, East Jefferson High School ranks #18 of 19 public schools in Metairie, 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 Metairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides East Jefferson High 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.