Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

Summary:

Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gretna, Louisiana, serving 694 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, which is ranked 72 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools with a 1-star rating. The school's proficiency rates in LEAP tests for Mathematics and English Language Arts are generally lower than the Jefferson Parish and Louisiana averages. This may be due to the school's diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic (57.35%) and African American (33%) students, as well as a high percentage (62.68%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families.

When compared to other nearby schools in the same district, Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School generally performs worse academically. For example, Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies, also in the Jefferson Parish district, consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Louisiana and outperforms Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School in LEAP test proficiency rates. The school's performance has also declined over the past several years, with the school ranking lower and proficiency rates decreasing in both Mathematics and English Language Arts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1130 Gretna Boulevard
       Gretna, LA  70053-7598


(504) 366-1660

District: Jefferson Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
476th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,230 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  737

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.2%
African American:
34.1%
White:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.8% Help


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Compare Details Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School ranks worse than 70.5% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 25th among 47 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.2%), African American (34.1%), White (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School is 17.1. 42 elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School is $15,230. 47 elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School 476th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Parish 72nd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 11.94 662nd 725 8.7%
2008 12.89 680th 743 8.5%
2009 13.52 672nd 738 8.9%
2010 17.78 647th 736 12.1%
2011 14.33 698th 766 8.9%
2012 19.15 667th 764 12.7%
2013 40.58 500th 772 35.2%
2014 35.27 546th 777 29.7%
2015 33.24 570th 792 28.0%
2016 34.58 536th 742 27.8%
2017 37.95 506th 739 31.5%
2018 25.47 545th 728 25.1%
2019 40.61 469th 731 35.8%
2021 16.22 621st 729 14.8%
2022 29.60 536th 727 26.3%
2023 28.84 539th 730 26.2%
2024 33.92 476th 675 29.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.30 48th 89 46.1%
2019 63.20 27th 91 70.3%
2021 39.43 48th 75 36.0%
2022 59.57 28th 90 68.9%
2023 52.68 40th 97 58.8%
2024 65.05 17th 86 80.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.35 505th 682 26.0%
2019 44.54 425th 697 39.0%
2021 21.53 579th 719 19.5%
2022 35.29 495th 724 31.6%
2023 29.96 542nd 723 25.0%
2024 36.28 460th 674 31.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.92 475th 684 30.6%
2021 16.45 615th 705 12.8%
2022 23.37 564th 701 19.5%
2023 26.35 555th 705 21.3%
2024 26.53 502nd 635 20.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.09 423rd 696 39.2%
2021 21.67 571st 704 18.9%
2022 40.59 440th 712 38.2%
2023 30.99 506th 713 29.0%
2024 43.48 393rd 651 39.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.23 403rd 547 26.3%
2019 44.85 335th 559 40.1%
2021 22.90 469th 564 16.8%
2022 39.92 349th 562 37.9%
2023 40.04 349th 570 38.8%
2024 33.28 351st 509 31.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.25 93rd 168 44.6%
2019 49.92 98th 190 48.4%
2021 24.25 169th 202 16.3%
2022 35.78 155th 220 29.5%
2023 35.25 168th 233 27.9%
2024 47.91 95th 189 49.7%
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Rank History for White students at Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.66 470th 516 8.9%
2019 53.71 267th 517 48.4%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 718 718
1990 262 368 19 28 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1991 268 461 26 37 2 n/a n/a 0 794
1992 231 394 40 41 1 n/a n/a 0 707
1993 212 404 32 29 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1994 212 391 35 28 3 n/a n/a 0 669
1995 178 402 57 34 1 n/a n/a 0 672
1996 178 402 57 34 1 n/a n/a 0 672
1997 179 448 64 35 0 n/a n/a 0 726
1998 159 406 63 30 1 n/a n/a 0 659
1999 149 478 50 40 6 n/a n/a 0 723
2000 122 474 61 38 4 n/a n/a 0 699
2001 109 464 63 53 5 n/a n/a 0 694
2002 109 527 45 63 4 n/a n/a 0 748
2003 109 527 45 63 4 n/a n/a 0 748
2004 103 541 38 53 2 n/a n/a 0 737
2005 98 486 37 40 3 n/a n/a 0 664
2006 86 292 31 54 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2007 70 441 27 103 1 n/a n/a 0 642
2008 61 396 21 92 3 n/a n/a 0 573
2009 62 450 18 91 1 n/a n/a 0 622
2010 51 411 19 110 3 n/a n/a 0 594
2011 47 407 18 82 20 2 9 0 585
2012 43 369 21 136 2 2 13 0 586
2013 51 349 17 183 1 2 16 0 619
2014 49 344 17 200 1 2 16 0 629
2015 42 341 13 223 1 0 16 0 636
2016 43 288 8 182 2 0 10 0 533
2017 42 289 14 257 3 2 12 0 619
2018 51 264 15 277 0 0 13 0 620
2019 52 272 16 292 0 0 13 0 645
2020 46 265 11 319 0 0 13 0 654
2021 36 260 10 363 1 1 11 0 682
2022 38 251 13 374 1 1 11 0 689
2023 39 229 15 398 1 1 11 0 694
2024 43 251 15 414 0 1 13 0 737

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 718 38.0 18.8 76.5
1990 677 41.0 16.5 81.4
1991 794 46.0 17.2 85.4
1992 707 3.0 235.6 84.4
1993 677 43.0 15.7 88.2
1994 669 44.0 15.2 88.9
1995 672 41.0 16.4 82
1996 672 41.0 16.4 82
1997 726 47.0 15.4 82.5
1998 659 49.0 13.4 87.9
1999 723 46.0 15.7 92.7
2000 699 46.0 15.2 91.7
2001 694 45.0 15.4 91.4
2002 748 44.0 17.0 92.9
2003 748 44.0 17.0 92.9
2004 737 44.0 16.8 90.9
2005 664 42.5 15.6 94.4
2006 463 35.3 13.1 89.4
2007 642 42.0 15.3 89.6
2008 573 41.8 13.7 95.1
2009 622 41.0 15.2 96.6
2010 594 46.0 12.9 97
2011 585 40.0 14.6 95.9
2012 586 38.0 15.4 96.8
2013 619 42.9 14.3 95.3
2014 629 43.1 14.5 94.8
2015 636 40.0 15.9 93.4
2016 533 42.0 12.6 88
2017 619 40.5 15.2 64
2018 620 35.0 17.7 54.5
2019 645 34.5 18.6 61.9
2020 654 33.0 19.8 61.6
2021 682 34.1 19.9 62.3
2022 689 35.0 19.6 48.3
2023 694 38.6 17.9 62.7
2024 737 43.0 17.1 59.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 718 38.0 18.8 76.5
1990 677 41.0 16.5 81.4
1991 794 46.0 17.2 85.4
1992 707 3.0 235.6 84.4
1993 677 43.0 15.7 88.2
1994 669 44.0 15.2 88.9
1995 672 41.0 16.4 82
1996 672 41.0 16.4 82
1997 726 47.0 15.4 82.5
1998 659 49.0 13.4 87.9
1999 723 46.0 15.7 92.7
2000 699 46.0 15.2 91.7
2001 694 45.0 15.4 91.4
2002 748 44.0 17.0 92.9
2003 748 44.0 17.0 92.9
2004 737 44.0 16.8 90.9
2005 664 42.5 15.6 94.4
2006 463 35.3 13.1 89.4
2007 642 42.0 15.3 89.6
2008 573 41.8 13.7 95.1
2009 622 41.0 15.2 96.6
2010 594 46.0 12.9 97
2011 585 40.0 14.6 95.9
2012 586 38.0 15.4 96.8
2013 619 42.9 14.3 95.3
2014 629 43.1 14.5 94.8
2015 636 40.0 15.9 93.4
2016 533 42.0 12.6 88
2017 619 40.5 15.2 64
2018 620 35.0 17.7 54.5
2019 645 34.5 18.6 61.9
2020 654 33.0 19.8 61.6
2021 682 34.1 19.9 62.3
2022 689 35.0 19.6 48.3
2023 694 38.6 17.9 62.7
2024 737 43.0 17.1 59.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $11,161
2018 $11,830
2019 $11,259
2020 $11,514
2021 $11,617
2022 $15,230

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 469th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 539th of 730 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School)6748
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)7058
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School)6240
 22%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6552
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School)4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School)7376
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)6757
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School)5636
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6758
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School)4734
 13%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)5147
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School)5363
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)6352
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School)6549
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6761
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School)3630
 6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)5642
 14%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students645694
 7.6%
African American272229
 15.8%
American Indian01
Asian1615
 6.3%
Hispanic292398
 36.3%
Pacific Islander01
White5239
 25%
Two or More Races1311
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.9%62.7%
 0.8%


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Students at Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School are 56% Hispanic, 34% African American, 6% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 737 students attended Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School.

Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School ranks 476th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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