Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies

355 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies, located in the heart of Gretna, Louisiana, is a specialized magnet school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Jefferson Parish School System, the academy is designed to offer a rigorous, accelerated curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity. It is highly regarded for its structured environment and focus on preparing elementary students for success in competitive middle and high school programs.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and student leadership. The academy prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience by integrating enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities that complement its fast-paced instructional approach. By maintaining high expectations for both behavior and achievement, Gretna No. 2 Academy continues to be a sought-after institution for families looking to provide their children with a strong foundation in a challenging and supportive academic setting.

355

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	27
Black	125
Asian	93
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Black
125 (35.2%)
White
100 (28.2%)
Asian
93 (26.2%)
Hispanic
27 (7.6%)
Two or More
8 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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)366-3582
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 37

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 58