Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Green Park Elementary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Green Park Elementary School serves the northern part of Metairie, LA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the school being about 1.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Green Park Elementary School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 82% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Green Park Elementary 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 Green Park Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#841 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
71%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
9%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
15%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Park Elementary School's ranking?
Green Park Elementary School is ranked #841 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Green Park Elementary School often compared to?
Green Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Green Park Elementary School?
433 students attend Green Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Green Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Green Park Elementary School?
Green Park Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Green Park Elementary School offer ?
Green Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Green Park Elementary School part of?
Green Park Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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