Below Average
#1048 of 1,288 schools in LA
Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson Parish · Gretna, LA
A Jefferson Parish elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 Jefferson Street, Gretna, LA 70053
- Math 19% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gretna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,786
Median home value
$225,700
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–7 | 0.3 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| William Hart Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Young Audiences Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 1,087 | Compare → |
| Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 366 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson Parish
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #55 of 74
- District spending per student
- $14,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School is listed in Jefferson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School
Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gretna, LA, part of Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 387 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,048 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School
What grades does Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School serve?
Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School?
Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School rank in LA?
Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School ranks #1,048 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School?
64.3% of students at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (504) 362-9929
- Area population (ZIP 70053)
- 16,409
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70053; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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