Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Gretna, LA Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large New Orleans-Metairie, LA SchoolScore™ C (67.4)
  • 671 Students
  • 44.3 Teachers (FTE)
  • 15.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (504)366-1660 Phone
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Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
Gretna, LA 70053
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (67.4)
671
Students
44.3
Teachers
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
(504)366-1660
Phone

Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Gretna, LOUISIANA, operated by the Jefferson Parish school district. It serves grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 671 students enrolled; a 15.1:1 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
671.0
State avg: 457.0
▲ 47% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.14:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▲ 9% worse
Free Lunch %
72.1%
State avg: 71.8%
▲ 0% worse
School Details
School Name
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
220084000612
State School ID
LA-026-026036
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1130 Gretna Boulevard
City
Gretna
State
Louisiana
ZIP Code
70053
County
Jefferson Parish
Metro Area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2202
State Leg. Upper
22007
State Leg. Lower
22085
Latitude
29.89404
Longitude
-90.05224
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
671
Total Students
👩‍🏫
44.3
Teachers FTE
📐
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
44.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)44.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 484 72.1%
Not Applicable 379 56.5%
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

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

1
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Gretna · High
0.1 mi
2
Frederick Douglass Community School
Gretna · Middle
1 mi
3
Ruppel Academie Francaise
Gretna · Elementary
1.4 mi
4
Terrytown Elementary School
Terrytown · Elementary
1.4 mi
5
West Jefferson High School
Harvey · High
1.4 mi
6
JCFA
Harvey · High
1.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School?
671 students are enrolled at Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School have?
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School has 44.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School serve?
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School a charter school?
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School located in?
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School is located in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area.
What school district does Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School belong to?
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School is part of the Jefferson Parish school district.
How much does Jefferson Parish spend per student?
The Jefferson Parish district spends approximately $1,200,275,708 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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