Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

671 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School is a public school located in Gretna, Louisiana, serving students in Jefferson Parish. The school is known for its focus on providing a structured academic environment for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. As part of the Jefferson Parish School District, it works to meet the diverse educational needs of its student population by fostering a supportive campus culture that encourages both academic growth and personal development.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Gretna community, acting as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes parent involvement and school-wide events. By utilizing state-aligned curricula and various student support services, Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. With a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere, the faculty focuses on equipping students with the essential tools required to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

671

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	370
Black	228
Asian	12
Two or More	15
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
370 (55.1%)
Black
228 (34.0%)
White
40 (6.0%)
Two or More
15 (2.2%)
Asian
12 (1.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)366-1660
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	438
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 84