- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenner, LA
G.T. Woods School
Federal NCES profile for G.T. Woods School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000657
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G.T. Woods School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Louisiana schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Kenner · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
G.T. Woods School has class sizes larger than 77% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G.T. Woods School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Kenner, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+93 students YoY
G.T. Woods School grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+34.3%).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+93 students YoY 220084000657 · Kenner, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 18.8:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
G.T. Woods School grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+34.3%). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
G.T. Woods 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 375
G.T. Woods School
375 students
What this shows G.T. Woods School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How G.T. Woods School compares
G.T. Woods 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 4% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
18
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
African American 39.5%
Two or More 1.6%
White 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, G.T. Woods 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 G.T. Woods 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G.T. Woods 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 Kenner
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Standard public school
2,263 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Tom Benson School
Standard public school
631 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Chateau Estates School
Standard public school
610 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
John James Audubon School
Standard public school
572 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
A.C. Alexander School
Standard public school
567 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 16:1 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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about G.T. Woods School
How many students attend G.T. Woods School?
G.T. Woods School has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kenner, LA. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), up 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G.T. Woods School?
The student-teacher ratio at G.T. Woods School is 18.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G.T. Woods School?
65.3% of students at G.T. Woods School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G.T. Woods School?
The largest demographic group at G.T. Woods School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Kenner, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G.T. Woods School?
G.T. Woods School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 G.T. Woods School rank among schools in Kenner?
By Resource Investment Index, G.T. Woods School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Kenner, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kenner on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides G.T. Woods 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.