- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jefferson, LA
Jefferson School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000622
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Jefferson, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Jefferson School held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 220084000622 · Jefferson, LA Other · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 17.7:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Jefferson School held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Jefferson 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 619
Jefferson School
619 students
What this shows Jefferson School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson School compares
Jefferson 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▼ 2% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
83
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
African American 35.9%
White 18.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 | 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson
1 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 (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson School
How many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jefferson, LA. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School is 17.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson School?
61.0% of students at Jefferson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment, in Jefferson, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Jefferson School rank among public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Jefferson 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.