- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Terrytown, LA
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084001881
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Terrytown · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Terrytown, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084001881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+97 students YoY
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School grew from 617 students in 2022-23 to 714 in 2023-24 (+15.7%).
Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+97 students YoY 220084001881 · Terrytown, LA Other · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 16.2:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School grew from 617 students in 2022-23 to 714 in 2023-24 (+15.7%). Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary 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 615
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
615 students
What this shows Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School compares
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▼ 9% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.1%
African American 31.4%
White 7.0%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary 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 Geraldine Boudreaux 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary 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 Terrytown
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
How many students attend Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School?
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School has 615 students enrolled. It is a public school in Terrytown, LA. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), up 97.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% 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 Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School?
56.9% of students at Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment, in Terrytown, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School?
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School rank among public schools in Terrytown?
By Resource Investment Index, Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Geraldine Boudreaux 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.