Jena Elementary School

1941 East Oak Street
Jena, LA 71342
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 66%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 65-69%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jena Elementary School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
391 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Jena Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
(09-10)
65-69%
66%
(09-10)
70-74%
66%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
13%
42%
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White
78%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Jena Elementary School often compared to?
Jena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nebo Elementary School, Fellowship Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average).
How many students attend Jena Elementary School?
391 students attend Jena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Jena Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jena Elementary School?
Jena Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jena Elementary School offer ?
Jena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Jena Elementary School part of?
Jena Elementary School is part of Lasalle Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 65-69%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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