Enrollment
777
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gretna, LA
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paul J. Solis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084001680
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul J. Solis Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Gretna · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 25.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul J. Solis Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul J. Solis Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Gretna, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084001680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paul J. Solis Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Paul J. Solis Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Gretna, Louisiana, enrolling 777 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Louisiana schools and 49% 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 73.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 777 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Gretna's public schools, it stands alongside Young Audiences Charter School (1,077 students): Paul J. Solis Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.1:1 vs 16.8:1).
Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students) and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students) alongside Paul J. Solis 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 Paul J. Solis Elementary School compares
Paul J. Solis 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 49% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
777
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 49% 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
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
6
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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
White 44.8%
African American 29.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Paul J. Solis 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 Paul J. Solis 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 Paul J. Solis 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul J. Solis 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 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
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
Ruppel Academie Francaise
Standard public school
362 students 25.9:1 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 (~777 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Paul J. Solis Elementary School
How many students attend Paul J. Solis Elementary School?
Paul J. Solis Elementary School has 777 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gretna, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul J. Solis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul J. Solis Elementary School is 25.1:1, which is 49% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul J. Solis Elementary School?
73.2% of students at Paul J. Solis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul J. Solis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paul J. Solis Elementary School is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Gretna, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul J. Solis Elementary School?
Paul J. Solis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Paul J. Solis Elementary School rank among schools in Gretna?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul J. Solis Elementary School ranks #4 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.
Is Paul J. Solis Elementary School a good school?
Paul J. Solis Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Paul J. Solis 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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