- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harvey, LA
Woodmere School
Federal NCES profile for Woodmere School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084001681
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodmere School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Harvey · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodmere School has class sizes larger than 95% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodmere School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Harvey, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084001681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+333 students YoY
Woodmere School grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (+86.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+333 students YoY 220084001681 · Harvey, LA Other · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 24.2:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Woodmere School grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (+86.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Woodmere 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 629
Woodmere School
629 students
What this shows Woodmere School reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodmere School compares
Woodmere 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 44% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 21% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 95% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
23
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
White 2.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Woodmere 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 Woodmere 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodmere 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 Harvey
3 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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodmere School
How many students attend Woodmere School?
Woodmere School has 629 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harvey, LA. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), up 333.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodmere School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodmere School is 24.2:1, which is 44% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodmere School?
75.8% of students at Woodmere School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodmere School?
The largest demographic group at Woodmere School is African American at 62.0% of enrollment, in Harvey, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodmere School?
Woodmere School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Woodmere School rank among schools in Harvey?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodmere School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Harvey, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Harvey on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Woodmere 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.