- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gretna, LA
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084001964
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Gretna · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies has class sizes larger than 97% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies ranks #8 of 10 schools in Gretna, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084001964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 220084001964 · Gretna, LA Other · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 26.4:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson High School 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 527
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
527 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies compares
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies 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 | 26.4:1 | ▲ 57% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 43% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 97% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 3% 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 30.7%
White 26.4%
Asian 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 30.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.1, Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Thomas Jefferson High School 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 Thomas Jefferson High School 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 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
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Standard public school
777 students 25.1:1 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
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
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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies?
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies has 527 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gretna, LA. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies is 26.4:1, which is 57% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies?
35.5% of students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies is African American at 30.7% of enrollment, in Gretna, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies?
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies rank among schools in Gretna?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies ranks #8 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.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Thomas Jefferson High School 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.