- Enrollment
- 2,193
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Bernard, LA
J.F. Gauthier School
Federal NCES profile for J.F. Gauthier School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220141001127
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.F. Gauthier School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 500
- students enrolled
J.F. Gauthier School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Bernard Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220141001127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
J.F. Gauthier School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 220141001127 · St. Bernard, LA Other · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 16.1:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Chalmette High School (2,193 students)
J.F. Gauthier School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
J.F. Gauthier School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chalmette High
Chalmette High School
2,193 students
- N.P. Trist Mid 767
N.P. Trist Middle School
767 students
- Lacoste Elemen 621
Lacoste Elementary School
621 students
- Joseph J. Davi 593
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
593 students
- Arlene Meraux 583
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
583 students
- This school 500
J.F. Gauthier School
500 students
What this shows J.F. Gauthier School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.F. Gauthier School compares
J.F. Gauthier 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 9% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, J.F. Gauthier School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Bernard Parish reports $13,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J.F. Gauthier School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| N.P. Trist Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lacoste Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph J. Davies Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlene Meraux Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.F. Gauthier School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about J.F. Gauthier School
How many students attend J.F. Gauthier School?
J.F. Gauthier School has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Bernard, LA. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.F. Gauthier School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.F. Gauthier School is 16.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% higher 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.F. Gauthier School?
68.1% of students at J.F. Gauthier School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.F. Gauthier School?
The largest demographic group at J.F. Gauthier School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in St. Bernard, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.F. Gauthier School?
J.F. Gauthier School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in St. Bernard Parish?
Besides J.F. Gauthier School, St. Bernard Parish also operates Chalmette High School (2,193 students), N.P. Trist Middle School (767 students), and Lacoste Elementary School (621 students). See the St. Bernard Parish district page for the complete list.