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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ATHLOS ACADEMY OF JEFFERSON PARISH·NCES 220030502452

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish

979 Behrman Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056 · (504) 290-2510 · Jefferson Parish
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,012 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,012
Elementary
STATE 453
Student : Teacher
22.3:1
45 FTE teachers
STATE 14.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
81%
818 students
STATE 70%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
77
Grade 1
108
Grade 2
106
Grade 3
122
Grade 4
105
Grade 5
125
Grade 6
129
Grade 7
129
Grade 8
111
Student demographics
White
626%
STATE 41%
Hispanic
29329%
STATE 12%
Black
60660%
STATE 42%
Asian
151%
STATE 2%
Two+
212%
STATE 4%
Native American
131%
STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
20%
STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
49149%
Female
52151%

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About Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish, a substantial elementary school in Terrytown, Louisiana, overseen by Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish, instructs 1,012 students, covering grades K through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 123% above the state mean of about 453.

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish sits inside Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

In terms of who attends, Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish logs that the largest single group is Black, at 60% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school reports 29% Hispanic, 6% White, 2% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 26% Black, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Black than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, The school lists 45 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 22.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.0:1, putting Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish higher than the state norm the norm. About 81% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Jefferson Parish (around 68%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Jefferson Parish) logs that the typical household earns roughly $65,252 per year, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 13%. In all, Jefferson Parish runs 86 public schools (combined enrollment of about 47,983 students), of which Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is one.

The closest other public school is Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School, roughly 0.2 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish.

The school occupies a suburban site. As a public charter, Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Inside the community feed, members of the Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish community share and discuss open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Jefferson Parish at a glance

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Population
430,920
Census ACS
Median income
$65,252
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
86
47,983 students

Quick facts

School name
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
District
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Address
979 Behrman Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056
Phone
(504) 290-2510
County
Jefferson Parish
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
1,012
Teachers (FTE)
45
Student–teacher ratio
22.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
818 (81%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
220030502452
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
What is the total enrollment at Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish?
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish enrolls approximately 1,012 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish serve?
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is approximately 22.3:1 (45 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish?
At Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish, the student body is approximately 6% White, 29% Hispanic, 60% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish public or private?
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish.
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