Enrollment
414
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marrero, LA
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000579
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Marrero · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Marrero, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marrero, Louisiana, enrolling 414 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Louisiana schools and 23% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 414 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 309 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 58/100).
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Marrero's public schools, it stands alongside Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School (868 students): Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.7:1 vs 28:1).
Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students) and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students) alongside Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School compares
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 33% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$16,675
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
White 12.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Parish, which includes Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School.
$16,675
Per student
+2%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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 Marrero
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
Standard public school
868 students 28:1 students per teacher
Allen Ellender School
Standard public school
727 students 22:1 students per teacher
Harry S Truman School
Standard public school
717 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Estelle School
Standard public school
518 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Lincoln School for the Arts
Standard public school
467 students 18:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~414 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School
How many students attend Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School?
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marrero, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School is 20.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School?
83.0% of students at Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School is African American at 59.4% of enrollment, in Marrero, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School?
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School rank among schools in Marrero?
By Resource Investment Index, Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Marrero, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marrero on the city page.
Is Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School a good school?
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary 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.
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