- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenner, LA
Walter Schneckenburger Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Walter Schneckenburger Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000647
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter Schneckenburger Elem School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Kenner · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter Schneckenburger Elem School has class sizes larger than 71% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Schneckenburger Elem School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Kenner, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Walter Schneckenburger Elem School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 220084000647 · Kenner, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 18.2:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Walter Schneckenburger Elem School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Walter Schneckenburger Elem 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 327
Walter Schneckenburger Elem School
327 students
What this shows Walter Schneckenburger Elem School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter Schneckenburger Elem School compares
Walter Schneckenburger Elem School 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 13% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.9%
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
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
African American 25.7%
White 19.9%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Walter Schneckenburger Elem 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 Walter Schneckenburger Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter Schneckenburger Elem 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 Kenner
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Standard public school
2,263 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Tom Benson School
Standard public school
631 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Chateau Estates School
Standard public school
610 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
John James Audubon School
Standard public school
572 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
A.C. Alexander School
Standard public school
567 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 16:1 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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter Schneckenburger Elem School
How many students attend Walter Schneckenburger Elem School?
Walter Schneckenburger Elem School has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kenner, LA. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter Schneckenburger Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter Schneckenburger Elem School is 18.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walter Schneckenburger Elem School?
54.6% of students at Walter Schneckenburger Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter Schneckenburger Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Walter Schneckenburger Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment, in Kenner, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter Schneckenburger Elem School?
Walter Schneckenburger Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Walter Schneckenburger Elem School rank among schools in Kenner?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Schneckenburger Elem School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Kenner, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kenner on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Walter Schneckenburger Elem 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.