- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gretna, LA
Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000635
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Gretna · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Gretna, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 220084000635 · Gretna, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 17.1:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Mcdonogh 26/Homedale 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 342
Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School
342 students
What this shows Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School compares
Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 9% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.8%
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
9
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
African American 34.8%
White 6.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Mcdonogh 26/Homedale 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 Mcdonogh 26/Homedale 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 | 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 Mcdonogh 26/Homedale 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
Similar other schools in Gretna
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Young Audiences Charter School
Standard public school
1,077 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Standard public school
777 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Rise Charter School
Standard public school
764 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
Standard public school
671 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Standard public school
527 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
George Cox Elementary School
Standard public school
402 students 19.1:1 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School
How many students attend Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School?
Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gretna, LA. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School?
68.3% of students at Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment, in Gretna, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School?
Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School rank among schools in Gretna?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Gretna, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gretna on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Mcdonogh 26/Homedale 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.