At a glance
Reported students
342
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
563
McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School: 342 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
12.9:1 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
- 268
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School
McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School 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 342 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 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to 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 Hispanic or Latino (53.5%) and Black (34.8%). English learners represent 33.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. 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 McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.6 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
- English learners
- 33.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.5%
- 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
- White6.4%
- Hispanic53.5%
- Black34.8%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
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.
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies
Elementary · Grades PK–05
354 reported students
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies
Elementary · Grades PK–05
355 reported students
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies
Elementary · Grades PK–05
356 reported students
Walter Schneckenburger Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
327 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
Public schools near McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hart Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson Parish | PK–05 | 320 | 0.6 mi |
| Young Audiences Charter School Elementary · Charter · Jefferson Parish | PK–08 | 1,077 | 0.6 mi |
| Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies Elementary · Jefferson Parish | PK–05 | 355 | 0.8 mi |
| Ruppel Academie Francaise Elementary · Jefferson Parish | PK–08 | 362 | 1.1 mi |
| ReNEW Laurel Elementary Elementary · Charter · ReNEW SciTech Academy at Laurel | PK–08 | 641 | 1.3 mi |
| International School of Louisiana Elementary · Charter · International School of Louisiana | KG–08 | 1,074 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School
What grades does McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School serve?
McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School 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 McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School?
McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School reported 342 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 268 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 342 students and 26.6 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 McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.5% 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 McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School in?
McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School 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 McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include William Hart Elementary School (0.6 mi), Young Audiences Charter School (0.6 mi), Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.