- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gretna, LA
Frederick Douglass Community School
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Douglass Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220084001518
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Douglass Community School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #4 of 13
- public schools in Gretna · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Douglass Community School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Community School ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Gretna, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084001518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Frederick Douglass Community School shrank from 138 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (-38.4%).
Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 220084001518 · Gretna, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
40 enr · 8:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Frederick Douglass Community School shrank from 138 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (-38.4%). Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Frederick Douglass Community 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 40
Frederick Douglass Community School
40 students
What this shows Frederick Douglass Community School reports 40 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Douglass Community School compares
Frederick Douglass Community 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 52% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 28% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 3% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 40 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.5%
White 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Frederick Douglass Community School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frederick Douglass Community 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Lower 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 Frederick Douglass Community 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~40 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Douglass Community School
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Community School?
Frederick Douglass Community School has 40 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gretna, LA. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 85 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Community School is 8:1, which is 52% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 49% lower 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 Frederick Douglass Community School?
79.7% of students at Frederick Douglass Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick Douglass Community School?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Douglass Community School is African American at 72.5% of enrollment, in Gretna, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Douglass Community School?
Frederick Douglass Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Frederick Douglass Community School rank among public schools in Gretna?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Community School ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Gretna, 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 Gretna on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Frederick Douglass Community 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.