- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Avondale, LA
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Federal NCES profile for Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084001667
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Avondale, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084001667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy held near 881 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 220084001667 · Avondale, LA Other · MID · TRAD
871 enr · 29:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy held near 881 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy 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 871
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
871 students
What this shows Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy reports 871 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy compares
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy 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 | 29:1 | ▲ 73% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 55% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 871 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
871
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
29:1
students per teacher
- 73% above state mean
Top 98% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
Asian 21.0%
African American 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy'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 Avondale
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~871 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
How many students attend Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy?
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy has 871 students enrolled. It is a public school in Avondale, LA. CCD year-over-year: 850 (2022-23) → 881 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy is 29:1, which is 73% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy?
27.9% of students at Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy?
The largest demographic group at Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Avondale, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy?
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy rank among schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Avondale, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, 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.