Serving 610 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harold Keller 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 26% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than 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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harold Keller Elementary School's student population of 610 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harold Keller Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harold Keller Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#836 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
59%
9%
Black
18%
42%
White
16%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harold Keller Elementary School's ranking?
Harold Keller Elementary School is ranked #836 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Harold Keller Elementary School often compared to?
Harold Keller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Birney Elementary School, Bissonet Plaza Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Harold Keller Elementary School?
610 students attend Harold Keller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Harold Keller Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harold Keller Elementary School?
Harold Keller Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harold Keller Elementary School offer ?
Harold Keller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harold Keller Elementary School part of?
Harold Keller Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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