Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jefferson Island Road Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Island Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Jefferson Island Road Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson Island Road Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Island Road Elementary School 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
#376 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
26%
42%
White
56%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Island Road Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson Island Road Elementary School is ranked #376 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Island Road Elementary School?
426 students attend Jefferson Island Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Jefferson Island Road Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Island Road Elementary School?
Jefferson Island Road Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson Island Road Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Island Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Jefferson Island Road Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Island Road Elementary School is part of Iberia Parish School District.
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