- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bossier City, LA
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center
Federal NCES profile for Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220027000218
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Bossier City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center has class sizes smaller than 74% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center ranks #1 of 10 schools in Bossier City, LA.
School address
District: Bossier Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220027000218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center shrank from 14 students in 2022-23 to 9 in 2023-24 (-35.7%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 220027000218 · Bossier City, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 14:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Airline High School (1,855 students)
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center shrank from 14 students in 2022-23 to 9 in 2023-24 (-35.7%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Airline High S
Airline High School
1,855 students
- Benton High Sc
Benton High School
1,515 students
- Haughton High
Haughton High School
1,360 students
- Parkway High S
Parkway High School
1,279 students
- Haughton Middl
Haughton Middle School
993 students
- This school 14
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center
14 students
What this shows Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center compares
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 54% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 26% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$13,381
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Bossier Parish reports $13,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haughton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haughton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Bossier City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Airline High School
Standard public school
1,855 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Parkway High School
Standard public school
1,279 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Bossier High School
Standard public school
654 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Plantation Park Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Meadowview Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Central Park Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 13.9:1 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 (~14 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center
How many students attend Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center?
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center has 14 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Bossier City, LA. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 9 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center is 14:1, which is 17% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% lower 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 Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center?
28.6% of students at Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center?
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center rank among schools in Bossier City?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center ranks #1 of 10 schools in Bossier City, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bossier City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bossier Parish?
Besides Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center, Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students), Benton High School (1,515 students), and Haughton High School (1,360 students). See the Bossier Parish district page for the complete list.