- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 220084002268 · Westwego, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 25.3:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies 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 354
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies
354 students
What this shows Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies compares
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,263
- 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.
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 (~354 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), up 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.