- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenner, LA
John James Audubon School
Federal NCES profile for John James Audubon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084001512
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John James Audubon School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Kenner · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John James Audubon School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John James Audubon School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Kenner, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084001512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
John James Audubon School shrank from 648 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 220084001512 · Kenner, LA Other · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 16.8:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
John James Audubon School shrank from 648 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
John James Audubon 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 572
John James Audubon School
572 students
What this shows John James Audubon School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How John James Audubon School compares
John James Audubon School 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▼ 3% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, John James Audubon 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 John James Audubon 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 John James Audubon 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 Kenner
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Standard public school
2,263 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Tom Benson School
Standard public school
631 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Chateau Estates School
Standard public school
610 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
A.C. Alexander School
Standard public school
567 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 16:1 students per teacher
Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~572 students)
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 public school in Kenner, LA. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John James Audubon School?
The student-teacher ratio at John James Audubon School is 16.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Kenner, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John James Audubon School?
John James Audubon School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 John James Audubon School rank among schools in Kenner?
By Resource Investment Index, John James Audubon School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Kenner, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kenner on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides John James Audubon 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.