Green Park Elementary School
Tel:
(504)466-0205
- Green Park Elementary School serves 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (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 76% (which is higher 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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Green Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Green Park Elementary School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 448 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Green Park Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Green Park Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. 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 | #572 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 6% |
| Black | 37% | 44% |
| White | 33% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 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, middle school to Green Park Elementary School is Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John Clancy/joseph Maggiore Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kenner John Clancy/joseph Maggiore Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 587 students
0.7 miles
2100 Maine Street
Kenner, LA 70062
(504)469-3664 0.7 PK-5 587 - Kenner Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-9 | 1046 students
0.9 miles
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504)233-4720 0.9 PK-9 1046 - Metairie Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies Grades: PK-5 | 373 students
1.1 miles
6201 Camphor Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504)888-0969 1.1 PK-5 373 - Metairie Rudolph Matas School Grades: PK-8 | 594 students
1.4 miles
1201 Elise Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504)733-6200 1.4 PK-8 594 - Metairie Bissonet Plaza Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 633 students
1.5 miles
6818 Kawanee Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504)887-0470 1.5 PK-5 633
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