- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Metairie, LA
J.C. Ellis School
Federal NCES profile for J.C. Ellis School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000600
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.C. Ellis School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 14
- schools in Metairie · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
J.C. Ellis School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.C. Ellis School ranks #1 of 14 schools in Metairie, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
J.C. Ellis School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.2 → 53.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 220084000600 · Metairie, LA Other · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 12.8:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
J.C. Ellis School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.2 → 53.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
J.C. Ellis 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 587
J.C. Ellis School
587 students
What this shows J.C. Ellis School reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.C. Ellis School compares
J.C. Ellis 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 21% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
24
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
White 25.9%
African American 25.0%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, J.C. Ellis 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 J.C. Ellis School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.C. Ellis 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 Metairie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Phoebe Hearst School
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Rudolph Matas School
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Alice Birney Elementary School
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Harold Keller Elementary School
Standard public school
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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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about J.C. Ellis School
How many students attend J.C. Ellis School?
J.C. Ellis School has 587 students enrolled. It is a public school in Metairie, LA. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.C. Ellis School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.C. Ellis School is 12.8:1, which is 24% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J.C. Ellis School?
49.1% of students at J.C. Ellis School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.C. Ellis School?
The largest demographic group at J.C. Ellis School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment, in Metairie, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.C. Ellis School?
J.C. Ellis School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 J.C. Ellis School rank among schools in Metairie?
By Resource Investment Index, J.C. Ellis School ranks #1 of 14 schools in Metairie, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Metairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides J.C. Ellis 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.