- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 220084000655 · Westwego, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 17.6:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Isaac G Joseph 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 439
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School
439 students
What this shows Isaac G Joseph Elementary School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isaac G Joseph Elementary School compares
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,263
- 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.
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 (~439 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.