- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gretna, LA
Gretna Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gretna Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220084000609
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gretna Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Gretna · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gretna Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gretna Middle School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Gretna, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
574 on latest CCD 220084000609 · Gretna, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 25:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Resource Investment Index #11 of 13 public schools in Gretna. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Gretna Middle 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 574
Gretna Middle School
574 students
What this shows Gretna Middle School reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gretna Middle School compares
Gretna Middle School vs Louisiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 49% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 2% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 96% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 Gretna Middle 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 | 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gretna Middle 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 middle 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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gretna Middle School
How many students attend Gretna Middle School?
Gretna Middle School has 574 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gretna, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gretna Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gretna Middle School is 25:1, which is 49% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gretna Middle School?
63.6% of students at Gretna Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gretna Middle School?
Gretna Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Gretna Middle School rank among public schools in Gretna?
By Resource Investment Index, Gretna Middle School ranks #11 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 Gretna Middle 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.