Enrollment
527
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gretna, Louisiana, enrolling 527 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Louisiana schools and 57% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 35.5% free-meal eligibility runs 43% below the Louisiana average.
With 527 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 165 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #129, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (31%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 527 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.6% 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): Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.4:1 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 Thomas Jefferson High School 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 Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies compares
Thomas Jefferson High School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Parish, which includes Thomas Jefferson High School 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 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
- 2,376
- 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
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
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 (~527 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies a good school?
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. 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 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.
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