McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School

Summary:

McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gretna, Louisiana, serving 375 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Jefferson Parish school district.

The school has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic (44%) and African American (42.67%) representation, which differs from nearby schools like Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies, which has a higher percentage of White (34.45%) and Asian (21.29%) students. However, McDonogh 26/Homedale's academic performance, as measured by LEAP test scores, is consistently lower than the Jefferson Parish and Louisiana state averages, particularly for Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student subgroups. The school has ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Louisiana elementary schools over the past several years and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, in contrast to the 5-star rating of Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies.

The data reveals significant racial and socioeconomic disparities between McDonogh 26/Homedale and some of the nearby higher-performing schools, with 68.27% of McDonogh 26/Homedale students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to only 27.45% at Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies. These disparities likely contribute to the academic performance gaps observed, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by the school's student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1200 Jefferson Street
       Gretna, LA  70053-3159


(504) 362-9929

District: Jefferson Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
636th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,853 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  375

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.0%
African American:
42.7%
White:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.3% Help


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Compare Details McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School ranks worse than 94.2% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 46th 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 9.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44%), African American (42.7%), White (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School is 18, which is the 23rd best among 47 elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School is $18,853, which is the 6th highest among 47 elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School 636th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See McDonogh 26/Homedale 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 McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 22.48 603rd 725 16.8%
2008 15.74 658th 743 11.4%
2009 15.76 657th 738 11.0%
2010 16.62 658th 736 10.6%
2011 24.29 619th 766 19.2%
2012 18.44 674th 764 11.8%
2013 18.46 690th 772 10.6%
2014 23.97 640th 777 17.6%
2015 34.29 564th 792 28.8%
2016 35.80 527th 742 29.0%
2017 41.92 474th 739 35.9%
2018 25.32 548th 728 24.7%
2019 25.78 584th 731 20.1%
2021 8.93 682nd 729 6.4%
2022 7.47 694th 727 4.5%
2023 7.66 703rd 730 3.7%
2024 9.18 636th 675 5.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.58 81st 89 9.0%
2019 30.24 71st 91 22.0%
2021 24.98 65th 75 13.3%
2022 21.30 83rd 90 7.8%
2023 21.23 93rd 97 4.1%
2024 20.94 80th 86 7.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.92 537th 682 21.3%
2019 28.43 558th 697 19.9%
2021 11.14 669th 719 7.0%
2022 8.35 688th 724 5.0%
2023 9.23 692nd 723 4.3%
2024 9.86 634th 674 5.9%
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Rank History for Female students at McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.90 576th 684 15.8%
2021 7.27 681st 705 3.4%
2022 9.25 665th 701 5.1%
2023 5.12 696th 705 1.3%
2024 5.97 619th 635 2.5%
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Rank History for Male students at McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.04 565th 696 18.8%
2021 17.22 597th 704 15.2%
2022 10.31 666th 712 6.5%
2023 12.29 660th 713 7.4%
2024 21.02 547th 651 16.0%
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Rank History for African American students at McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.64 360th 547 34.2%
2019 26.35 458th 559 18.1%
2021 10.65 541st 564 4.1%
2022 13.83 517th 562 8.0%
2023 10.38 552nd 570 3.2%
2024 29.66 380th 509 25.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.32 127th 168 24.4%
2019 24.38 160th 190 15.8%
2021 16.78 187th 202 7.4%
2022 10.98 215th 220 2.3%
2023 7.20 230th 233 1.3%
2024 3.83 189th 189 0.0%
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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 McDonogh 26/Homedale 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 436 436
1990 185 264 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 459
1991 186 288 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1992 165 291 6 2 2 n/a n/a 0 466
1993 152 278 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 439
1994 143 285 7 4 3 n/a n/a 0 442
1995 127 255 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1996 127 255 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1997 100 248 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1998 101 250 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 361
1999 99 267 1 8 4 n/a n/a 0 379
2000 82 253 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 343
2001 98 264 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 372
2002 87 227 5 9 8 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 87 227 5 9 8 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 87 248 0 10 6 n/a n/a 0 351
2005 58 195 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 265
2006 56 212 0 11 3 n/a n/a 0 282
2007 51 338 2 15 5 n/a n/a 0 411
2008 56 283 1 13 4 n/a n/a 0 357
2009 61 258 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 329
2010 54 270 0 13 3 n/a n/a 0 340
2011 53 226 3 9 0 0 4 0 295
2012 52 184 3 15 0 1 5 0 260
2013 93 237 9 58 1 7 10 0 415
2014 75 208 13 58 0 2 9 0 365
2015 73 196 13 74 0 2 13 0 371
2016 47 157 7 57 0 1 5 0 274
2017 52 158 5 65 0 0 4 0 284
2018 42 145 1 69 0 0 2 0 259
2019 40 130 2 83 1 0 6 0 262
2020 25 135 1 84 1 0 10 0 256
2021 42 142 8 133 0 0 10 0 335
2022 36 122 3 122 0 0 7 0 290
2023 33 160 8 165 1 0 8 0 375

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 McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 436 27.0 16.1 75.7
1990 459 29.0 15.8 80.4
1991 483 27.0 17.8 83.6
1992 466 27.0 17.2 94.8
1993 439 27.0 16.3 84.3
1994 442 27.0 16.4 86.4
1995 392 25.0 15.7 80.6
1996 392 25.0 15.7 80.6
1997 356 27.0 13.2 86.2
1998 361 26.0 13.9 86.7
1999 379 26.0 14.6 90.5
2000 343 24.0 14.3 91.8
2001 372 26.0 14.3 89.2
2002 336 24.0 14.0 91.7
2003 336 24.0 14.0 91.7
2004 351 25.0 14.0 92.6
2005 265 22.0 12.0 90.2
2006 282 20.0 14.1 85.8
2007 411 29.0 14.2 77.6
2008 357 27.5 13.0 93.3
2009 329 25.0 13.2 95.4
2010 340 27.0 12.5 95.3
2011 295 24.0 12.2 95.6
2012 260 23.0 11.3 94.2
2013 415 26.0 15.9 94.7
2014 365 26.8 13.6 95.1
2015 371 23.0 16.1 94.3
2016 274 25.0 10.9 95.6
2017 284 17.9 15.8 72.9
2018 259 15.0 17.2 62.2
2019 262 14.0 18.7 63.7
2020 256 14.0 18.2 76.2
2021 335 18.0 18.6 71.9
2022 290 17.0 17.0 57.9
2023 375 20.8 18.0 68.3

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 McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 436 27.0 16.1 75.7
1990 459 29.0 15.8 80.4
1991 483 27.0 17.8 83.6
1992 466 27.0 17.2 94.8
1993 439 27.0 16.3 84.3
1994 442 27.0 16.4 86.4
1995 392 25.0 15.7 80.6
1996 392 25.0 15.7 80.6
1997 356 27.0 13.2 86.2
1998 361 26.0 13.9 86.7
1999 379 26.0 14.6 90.5
2000 343 24.0 14.3 91.8
2001 372 26.0 14.3 89.2
2002 336 24.0 14.0 91.7
2003 336 24.0 14.0 91.7
2004 351 25.0 14.0 92.6
2005 265 22.0 12.0 90.2
2006 282 20.0 14.1 85.8
2007 411 29.0 14.2 77.6
2008 357 27.5 13.0 93.3
2009 329 25.0 13.2 95.4
2010 340 27.0 12.5 95.3
2011 295 24.0 12.2 95.6
2012 260 23.0 11.3 94.2
2013 415 26.0 15.9 94.7
2014 365 26.8 13.6 95.1
2015 371 23.0 16.1 94.3
2016 274 25.0 10.9 95.6
2017 284 17.9 15.8 72.9
2018 259 15.0 17.2 62.2
2019 262 14.0 18.7 63.7
2020 256 14.0 18.2 76.2
2021 335 18.0 18.6 71.9
2022 290 17.0 17.0 57.9
2023 375 20.8 18.0 68.3

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 McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $11,936
2018 $13,982
2019 $13,959
2020 $14,814
2021 $14,810
2022 $18,853

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 584th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 703rd of 730 Elementary schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School)5430
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)7058
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School)7026
 44%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6552
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School)5222
 30%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School)4430
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6758
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School)3747
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6761
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School)4417
 27%
   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 Students262375
 43.1%
African American130160
 23.1%
American Indian11
Asian28
 300%
Hispanic83165
 98.8%
Pacific Islander00
White4033
 17.5%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.7%68.3%
 4.5%


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McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.8% of Louisiana elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 375 students attended McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School.

Students at McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School are 44% Hispanic, 43% African American, 9% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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