- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gretna, LA
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies
Federal NCES profile for Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084001965
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Gretna · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies has class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies ranks #9 of 10 schools in Gretna, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084001965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 220084001965 · Gretna, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 23.7:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies 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 355
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies
355 students
What this shows Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies compares
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 41% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 56% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.2%
White 28.2%
Asian 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies 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 Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies'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 Gretna
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Young Audiences Charter School
Standard public school
1,077 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Standard public school
777 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Rise Charter School
Standard public school
764 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
Standard public school
671 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Standard public school
527 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
George Cox Elementary School
Standard public school
402 students 19.1:1 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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies
How many students attend Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies?
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gretna, LA. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies is 23.7:1, which is 41% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies?
27.5% of students at Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies?
The largest demographic group at Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies is African American at 35.2% of enrollment, in Gretna, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies?
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies rank among schools in Gretna?
By Resource Investment Index, Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies ranks #9 of 10 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 schools in Gretna on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies, 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.