Enrollment
127
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220084002305Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jcfa compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jcfa
Jcfa is a higher-need, small charter high school in Terrytown, Louisiana, enrolling 127 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 89% of Louisiana schools and 26% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.9% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Louisiana schools, with 127 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #29, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 59/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 127 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 27 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 127 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students) and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students) alongside Jcfa.
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 Jcfa compares
Jcfa on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Parish, which includes Jcfa.
$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 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
- 2,376
- 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 high 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 (~127 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jcfa
How many students attend Jcfa?
Jcfa has 127 students enrolled. It is a high school in Terrytown, LA.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jcfa a good school?
Jcfa earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana. 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 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.
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