Serving 737 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 25% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 737 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (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 737 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
737 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#902 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
56%
11%
Black
34%
41%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School's ranking?
Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School is ranked #902 out of 1,251 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 Academy 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School?
737 students attend Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School offer ?
Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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