- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Terrytown, LA
Jcfa
Federal NCES profile for Jcfa, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220084002305Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jcfa earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Terrytown · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jcfa has class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jcfa ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Terrytown, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084002305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Jcfa shrank from 176 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (-19.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.3 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 220084002305 · Terrytown, LA High · SMALL · CHARTER
127 enr · 21.2:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Jcfa shrank from 176 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (-19.3%). Teacher FTE lost 6.3 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Jcfa 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 127
Jcfa
127 students
What this shows Jcfa reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jcfa compares
Jcfa is a shrinking 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▼ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
White 15.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Jcfa is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jcfa 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 Jcfa'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
Nationwide high 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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jcfa
How many students attend Jcfa?
Jcfa has 127 students enrolled. It is a high school in Terrytown, LA. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jcfa?
The student-teacher ratio at Jcfa is 21.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jcfa?
61.9% of students at Jcfa are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jcfa?
The largest demographic group at Jcfa is African American at 56.7% of enrollment, in Terrytown, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jcfa?
Jcfa has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jcfa rank among public schools in Terrytown?
By Resource Investment Index, Jcfa ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Terrytown, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Terrytown on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Jcfa, 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.