- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+23.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+79 students YoY 220084000579 · Marrero, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 20.7:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+23.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary 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 414
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School compares
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,263
- 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
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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 (~414 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), up 79.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.