Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcdonogh 26/homedale 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School serves the northern part of Gretna, LA, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school from within the attendance zone, which extends about 1.9 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1148 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2001–2010. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Red, Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School's ranking?
Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School is ranked #1148 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School often compared to?
Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School, Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School?
342 students attend Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School?
Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School offer ?
Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School part of?
Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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