- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marrero, LA
Estelle School
Federal NCES profile for Estelle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000602
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estelle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Marrero · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Estelle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estelle School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Marrero, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Estelle School shrank from 709 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 220084000602 · Marrero, LA Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 15.7:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Estelle School shrank from 709 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Estelle 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 518
Estelle School
518 students
What this shows Estelle School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estelle School compares
Estelle School is a shrinking 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
White 11.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Estelle 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 Estelle 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 | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estelle 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 other schools in Marrero
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
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868 students 28:1 students per teacher
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
Lincoln School for the Arts
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467 students 18:1 students per teacher
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~518 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Estelle School
How many students attend Estelle School?
Estelle School has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marrero, LA. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estelle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estelle School is 15.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Estelle School?
73.2% of students at Estelle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estelle School?
The largest demographic group at Estelle School is African American at 55.8% of enrollment, in Marrero, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estelle School?
Estelle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Estelle School rank among schools in Marrero?
By Resource Investment Index, Estelle 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 Estelle 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.