Enrollment
439
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westwego, LA
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Isaac G Joseph Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000655
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Westwego · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isaac G Joseph Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Westwego, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Isaac G Joseph Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Isaac G Joseph Elementary School
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Westwego, Louisiana, enrolling 439 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 439 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 315 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #206.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Westwego's public schools, it stands alongside Joshua Butler Elementary School (359 students): Isaac G Joseph Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 18.9:1).
Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students) and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students) alongside Isaac G Joseph Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Isaac G Joseph Elementary School compares
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 30% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$16,675
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 49.0%
White 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Isaac G Joseph Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Parish, which includes Isaac G Joseph Elementary School.
$16,675
Per student
+2%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 31.1%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Isaac G Joseph Elementary 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 | Lower 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 Isaac G Joseph Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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 Westwego
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~439 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Isaac G Joseph Elementary School
How many students attend Isaac G Joseph Elementary School?
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westwego, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isaac G Joseph Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Isaac G Joseph Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Isaac G Joseph Elementary School?
81.4% of students at Isaac G Joseph Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isaac G Joseph Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Isaac G Joseph Elementary School is African American at 49.0% of enrollment, in Westwego, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isaac G Joseph Elementary School?
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Isaac G Joseph Elementary School rank among schools in Westwego?
By Resource Investment Index, Isaac G Joseph Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Westwego, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westwego on the city page.
Is Isaac G Joseph Elementary School a good school?
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Isaac G Joseph 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.
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