- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Avondale, LA
Strehle Community School
Federal NCES profile for Strehle Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084002044
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strehle Community School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Strehle Community School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strehle Community School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Avondale, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084002044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Strehle Community School grew from 231 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 220084002044 · Avondale, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 7.6:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Strehle Community School grew from 231 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Strehle Community 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 145
Strehle Community School
145 students
What this shows Strehle Community School reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Strehle Community School compares
Strehle Community School 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 55% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 2% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
White 13.8%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Strehle Community 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 Strehle Community 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 | Higher 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strehle Community 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 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 (~145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Strehle Community School
How many students attend Strehle Community School?
Strehle Community School has 145 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Avondale, LA. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strehle Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Strehle Community School is 7.6:1, which is 55% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Strehle Community School?
70.1% of students at Strehle Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strehle Community School?
The largest demographic group at Strehle Community School is African American at 67.6% of enrollment, in Avondale, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strehle Community School?
Strehle Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Strehle Community School rank among schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Strehle Community School ranks #1 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 Strehle Community 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.