Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School

1130 Gretna Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70053
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 689 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School's student population of 689 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
689 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (LA)
#904 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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22%
29%
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16%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
54%
9%
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Black
36%
42%
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White
6%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School's ranking?
Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School is ranked #904 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School often compared to?
Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gretna No. 2 For Advanced Studies, Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School?
689 students attend Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School?
Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School offer ?
Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School part of?
Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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