Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction Jefferson, LA Grades PK–08 Suburb: Large New Orleans-Metairie, LA SchoolScore™ B (77.1)
  • 731 Students
  • 57.4 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (504)233-4720 Phone
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Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Jefferson, LA 70121
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ B (77.1)
731
Students
57.4
Teachers
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
(504)233-4720
Phone

Located in Jefferson, LOUISIANA (ZIP 70121), Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is a Elementary school with charter status serving grades PK–08 in the Jefferson Parish district.

Key statistics: 731 students enrolled; a 12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Louisiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
731.0
State avg: 457.0
▲ 60% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.73:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▼ 9% better
Free Lunch %
54.0%
State avg: 71.8%
▼ 25% better
School Details
School Name
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
NCESSCH ID
220084002486
State School ID
LA-026-026132
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
JEFFERSON PARISH
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1108 Shrewsbury
City
Jefferson
State
Louisiana
ZIP Code
70121
County
Jefferson Parish
Metro Area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2202
State Leg. Upper
22005
State Leg. Lower
22082
Latitude
29.96687
Longitude
-90.1614
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
731
Total Students
👩‍🏫
57.4
Teachers FTE
📐
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
57.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)57.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 395 54%
Not Applicable 263 36%
District Info
District Name
Jefferson Parish
LEAID
2200840
State LEA ID
LA-026
Phone
(504)349-7600
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Harvey
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$900,124K
Federal Revenue
$180,071K
State Revenue
$257,414K
Local Revenue
$462,639K
Total Expenditure
$805,385K
Instruction Exp.
$361,703K
Support Services
$323,099K
Other Current Exp.
$31,836K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

1
JCFA-East
Jefferson · High
0.3 mi
2
Jefferson School
Jefferson · Elementary
0.5 mi
3
Riverdale High School
Jefferson · High
0.6 mi
4
Joseph C Moscona School
Metairie · Elementary
0.6 mi
5
Jefferson Virtual High School
Jefferson · High
0.9 mi
6
East Jefferson High School
Metairie · High
1.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
731 students are enrolled at Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy have?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy has 57.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy serve?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy serves grades PK through 08.
Is Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy a charter school?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy located in?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is located in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area.
What school district does Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy belong to?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is part of the Jefferson Parish school district.
How much does Jefferson Parish spend per student?
The Jefferson Parish district spends approximately $1,101,757,866 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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