Allen Ellender School
Tel:
(504)341-9469
- Allen Ellender School serves 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 47% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Allen Ellender School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Allen Ellender School's student population of 549 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 549 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Allen Ellender School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Allen Ellender School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #863 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 63% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 6% |
| Black | 24% | 44% |
| White | 39% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Allen Ellender School is John Ehret High School (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Estelle Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marrero Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 654 students
0.8 miles
2500 Bent Tree Lane
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)340-0487 0.8 PK-5 654 - Marrero Estelle Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 756 students
0.9 miles
2800 Barataria Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)347-3727 0.9 PK-8 756 - Marrero Marrero Academy For Advanced Studies Grades: PK-5 | 353 students
1.1 miles
2820 Mount Kennedy Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)347-4739 1.1 PK-5 353 - Marrero Westbank Community School Grades: K-8 | 45 students
1.1 miles
2590 Barataria Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)371-4651 1.1 K-8 45 - Marrero Harry S. Truman Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 546 students
1.5 miles
5417 Ehret Road
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)341-0961 1.5 6-8 546
School Reviews
| 2 An absolute dumping ground for future (and current) drug dealers, bullies, pimps, prostitutes, ect. My son went there last year and was the worst experience of his life. - Posted by Parent - roboc |
| 2 I am a parent of a student that attends Ellender Middle School and he will not be returning next school year. The fighting is out of control at this school. I don't know what's the purpose of the JP cop on the outside because for two days straight I saw two fights outside the school.The students are out of control and parents are fighting students. - Posted by Parent - ttnnm |
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