Enrollment
572
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 220084001512
John James Audubon School — Kenner, LA
Federal NCES profile for John James Audubon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.6:1 Louisiana avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John James Audubon School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
John James Audubon School reports 572 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Louisiana state mean of 18.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 60.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% below the Louisiana average and 17% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jefferson Parish spends $17,647 per pupil district-wide, below the Louisiana average of $17,870 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.4% from local sources (property taxes), 31.1% from the state, and 14.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John James Audubon School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Louisiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▼ 3% | 62.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 3% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 68% in Louisiana — lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$17,647
per pupil, district-wide
— below Louisiana avg of $17,870
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
11
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 572 Top 69% in Louisiana — larger than 31% of 1,330 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 60.6% -3% vs state
NCES ID 220084001512
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.8%
African American 23.8%
White 12.2%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.9%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 31
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Parish, which includes John James Audubon School.
$17,647
Per student
-1%
vs Louisiana
Avg $17,870
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about John James Audubon School
How many students attend John James Audubon School?
John James Audubon School has 572 students enrolled. It is a other school in Kenner, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John James Audubon School?
The student-teacher ratio at John James Audubon School is 19.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Louisiana average of 18.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John James Audubon School?
60.6% of students at John James Audubon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John James Audubon School?
The largest demographic group at John James Audubon School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kenner, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John James Audubon School?
John James Audubon School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.