- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waggaman, LA
Lucille Cherbonnier School
Federal NCES profile for Lucille Cherbonnier School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084001812
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucille Cherbonnier School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 466
- students enrolled
Lucille Cherbonnier School has class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084001812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+281 students YoY
Lucille Cherbonnier School grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 575 in 2023-24 (+95.6%).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+281 students YoY 220084001812 · Waggaman, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 24.5:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Lucille Cherbonnier School grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 575 in 2023-24 (+95.6%). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lucille Cherbonnier 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 466
Lucille Cherbonnier School
466 students
What this shows Lucille Cherbonnier School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucille Cherbonnier School compares
Lucille Cherbonnier 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 46% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 16% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 96% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
38
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
White 9.9%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Lucille Cherbonnier 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 Lucille Cherbonnier 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucille Cherbonnier 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
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lucille Cherbonnier School
How many students attend Lucille Cherbonnier School?
Lucille Cherbonnier School has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waggaman, LA. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), up 281.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucille Cherbonnier School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucille Cherbonnier School is 24.5:1, which is 46% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lucille Cherbonnier School?
72.4% of students at Lucille Cherbonnier School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucille Cherbonnier School?
The largest demographic group at Lucille Cherbonnier School is African American at 68.5% of enrollment, in Waggaman, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucille Cherbonnier School?
Lucille Cherbonnier School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Lucille Cherbonnier 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.