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Gramercy Elementary School

601 E Second Street, Gramercy, LA 70052St. James Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–06Non-Charter
410
Students
Total enrolled
$24,637
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 72% vs nat'l
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 410 students in grades 04–06 in Gramercy, Louisiana.
72% above average funding
District spends $24,637 per pupil, 72% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Gramercy Elementary School is a mid-sized middle in Gramercy, Louisiana, serving grades 04–06 with 410 students. The district invests $24,637 per student — 72% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Gramercy Elementary School

410
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
52%
Free Lunch
29
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution194 male · 216 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility52%
National avg 52% · 215 students
Student Composition
46%
50%
White46%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black50%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220150001161

Academic Outcomes at Gramercy Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 58th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 70052

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,637Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$24,637
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,840
Student Support$4,681
Administration$2,956
Operations$3,695
Other$2,464
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $24,637 spent per student, an estimated $10,914 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
16%
73%
State government
15.6%
Local (property tax)
72.5%
Federal programs
11.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $24,637/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Paulina Elementary SchoolVacherie Elementary School
↓
Middle
Sixth Ward Elementary School
↓
High School
Lutcher High SchoolSt. James High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 06
Location—
CountySt. James Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSt. James Parish →
Phone: (225)258-4804
NCES ID: 220150001161
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Gramercy seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in St. James Parish
High
Lutcher High School
1,043 students · 07–12
● 42 opp44% FRL
Elem
Paulina Elementary School
774 students · PK–03
● 52 opp61% FRL
High
St. James High School
634 students · 07–12
● 43 opp65% FRL
Elem
Vacherie Elementary School
386 students · PK–03
● 43 opp76% FRL
Mid
Sixth Ward Elementary School
290 students · 04–06
● 43 opp73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
601 E Second Street, Gramercy, LA 70052
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.