Harold Keller Elementary School

5301 Irving Street
Metairie, LA 70003

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Tel: (504) 887-3836

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Harold Keller Elementary School serves 673 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Harold Keller Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 673 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harold Keller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Harold Keller Elementary School's student population of 673 students has grown by 37% over five school years.

The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

673 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Harold Keller Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Harold Keller Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (LA)

Overall Testing Rank

#740 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

29%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

40%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

56%

Black

19%

42%

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White

17%

43%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.62

0.63

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

49%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harold Keller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Jefferson Parish School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).

How many students attend Harold Keller Elementary School?

673 students attend Harold Keller Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Harold Keller Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% 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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 673 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education