At a glance
Reported students
355
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
563
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies: 355 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
18.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 313
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Gretna. It is one of 75 current school records connected to Jefferson Parish. NCES reports 355 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, above the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (35.2%) and White (28.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 6.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 6.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.2%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black35.2%
- Asian26.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies
Elementary · Grades PK–05
356 reported students
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies
Elementary · Grades PK–05
354 reported students
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
360 reported students
Ruppel Academie Francaise
Elementary · Grades PK–08
362 reported students
McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
342 reported students
G.T. Woods School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
375 reported students
Public schools near Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruppel Academie Francaise Elementary · Jefferson Parish | PK–08 | 362 | 0.3 mi |
| William Hart Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson Parish | PK–05 | 320 | 0.6 mi |
| McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson Parish | PK–05 | 342 | 0.8 mi |
| Young Audiences Charter School Elementary · Charter · Jefferson Parish | PK–08 | 1,077 | 1.3 mi |
| ReNEW Laurel Elementary Elementary · Charter · ReNEW SciTech Academy at Laurel | PK–08 | 641 | 1.3 mi |
| Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson Parish | PK–05 | 671 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies
What grades does Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies serve?
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jefferson Parish.
How many students attend Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies?
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies reported 355 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 313 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 355 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies in?
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies is part of Jefferson Parish, based in Harvey, LA, which operates 75 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ruppel Academie Francaise (0.3 mi), William Hart Elementary School (0.6 mi), McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.