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Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies
Gretna, Louisiana · Grades PreK to 5 · Jefferson Parish
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About Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Gretna, Louisiana. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 355 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Gretna. There are about 18.7 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (19 teachers in all). Families comparing options will find 106 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 75 schools in Jefferson Parish. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Jefferson Parish.
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School facts
| Address | 701 Amelia Street, Gretna, LA 70053 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (504) 366-3582 |
| School district | Jefferson Parish |
| Grades | PreK to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 355 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 19 |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 |
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22) |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Jefferson Parish |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 220084001965). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Ruppel Academie FrancaisePublic · Grades PreK to 8Gretna · 0.3 miFrederick Douglass Community SchoolPublic · Grades 3 to 8Gretna · 0.6 miWilliam Hart Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Gretna · 0.6 miJcfaCharter · Grades 9 to 12Harvey, LA · 0.8 miMcDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Gretna · 0.8 miRaphael AcademyPrivateNew Orleans, LA · 1.1 miSt Anthony SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 7Gretna · 1.2 miYoung Audiences Charter High SchoolCharter · Grades 9 to 12Gretna · 1.2 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies serve?
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies serves pre-K through grade 5.
How many students attend Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies?
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies reported 355 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies?
About 18.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 355 students and 19 teachers in federal data.
Is Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies a public or charter school?
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies in?
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies is part of Jefferson Parish. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/la/jefferson-parish/
Where is Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies located?
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies is at 701 Amelia Street, Gretna, LA 70053. The phone number is (504) 366-3582.
How many other schools are near Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies?
There are 106 other schools within 5 miles of Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies in our directory.
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