MCDONOGH 26/HOMEDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, located in Gretna, LA with about 259 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

McDonogh 26 Elementary School, often referred to as Homedale Elementary, is located in the heart of Gretna, Louisiana. As a part of the Jefferson Parish Public School System, the school serves a diverse population of young learners, focusing on providing a foundational academic environment. The school’s name, McDonogh 26, reflects a long-standing history in the region, as it is one of several schools established through the philanthropic legacy of John McDonogh, whose 19th-century endowment significantly shaped the development of public education in New Orleans and the surrounding parishes.

Today, the school functions as a community-centered institution committed to the educational growth and social development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the faculty aims to prepare children for their transition into middle school while fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere. Situated in a residential area of Gretna, the school serves as a vital hub for local families, working to maintain a standard of academic excellence and community engagement within the Jefferson Parish educational framework.

For more information, contact McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School at (504) 362-9929 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.