Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Airline Park For Advanced Studies ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Airline Park For Advanced Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Airline Park For Advanced Studies's student population of 404 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Airline Park For Advanced Studies ranks within the top 1% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Airline Park For Advanced Studies is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 1237 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
7%
42%
White
59%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Airline Park For Advanced Studies's ranking?
Airline Park For Advanced Studies is ranked #7 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Airline Park For Advanced Studies often compared to?
Airline Park For Advanced Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Metairie For Advanced Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Airline Park For Advanced Studies?
404 students attend Airline Park For Advanced Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Airline Park For Advanced Studies students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Airline Park For Advanced Studies?
Airline Park For Advanced Studies has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Airline Park For Advanced Studies offer ?
Airline Park For Advanced Studies offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Airline Park For Advanced Studies part of?
Airline Park For Advanced Studies is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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