Enrollment
257
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenner, LA
Washington Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Washington Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000652
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Montessori earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Kenner · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Montessori has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Montessori ranks #2 of 10 schools in Kenner, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.3%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Montessori compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Montessori
Washington Montessori is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kenner, Louisiana, enrolling 257 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.3% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 257 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 192 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Kenner's public schools, it stands alongside Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students): Washington Montessori is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 14.9:1).
Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students) and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students) alongside Washington Montessori.
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 Washington Montessori compares
Washington Montessori on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▼ 4% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Parish, which includes Washington Montessori.
$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 Washington Montessori 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 | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Montessori'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 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
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 (~257 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Montessori
How many students attend Washington Montessori?
Washington Montessori has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kenner, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Montessori is 15.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% 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 Washington Montessori?
60.3% of students at Washington Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Montessori?
Washington Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Montessori rank among schools in Kenner?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Montessori 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.
Is Washington Montessori a good school?
Washington Montessori earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 Washington Montessori, 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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