Serving 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bissonet Plaza School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bissonet Plaza Elementary School serves the north part of Metairie, LA, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bissonet Plaza School's student population of 624 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
624 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Motto
Nurturing potential, fostering excellence.
School Rankings
Bissonet Plaza School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bissonet Plaza School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Navy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bissonet Plaza School's ranking?
Bissonet Plaza School is ranked #753 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bissonet Plaza School often compared to?
Bissonet Plaza Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harold Keller Elementary School, Phoebe Hearst School, Alice Birney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bissonet Plaza School?
624 students attend Bissonet Plaza School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bissonet Plaza School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bissonet Plaza School?
Bissonet Plaza School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bissonet Plaza School offer ?
Bissonet Plaza School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bissonet Plaza School part of?
Bissonet Plaza School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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