Enrollment
354
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westwego, LA
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies
Federal NCES profile for Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084002268
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies earns 56/100 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.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Westwego · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies has class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies ranks #1 of 3 schools in Westwego, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084002268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Westwego, Louisiana, enrolling 354 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.3:1 is larger than about 96% of Louisiana schools and 51% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.5% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Louisiana average.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Westwego's public schools, it stands alongside Isaac G Joseph Elementary School (439 students): Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.3:1 vs 17.6:1).
Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students) and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students) alongside Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies.
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 Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies compares
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 51% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 58% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 51% 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
0.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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
African American 33.1%
White 30.8%
Asian 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies 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 Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies.
$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 Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies'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 Westwego
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~354 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies
How many students attend Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies?
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westwego, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies is 25.3:1, which is 51% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies?
26.5% of students at Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies?
The largest demographic group at Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies is African American at 33.1% of enrollment, in Westwego, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies?
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies rank among schools in Westwego?
By Resource Investment Index, Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies ranks #1 of 3 schools in Westwego, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westwego on the city page.
Is Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies a good school?
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies earns 56/100 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 Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies, 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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