Serving 550 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 550 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harold Keller Elementary School serves the northern part of Metairie, LA, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Most families can expect a drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harold Keller Elementary School's student population of 550 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
550 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harold Keller 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 Harold Keller Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#809 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
65%
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
12%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
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
8%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Light Blue, Navy
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 #809 out of 1,244 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 Bissonet Plaza School, Alice Birney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
550 students attend Harold Keller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Harold Keller Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 12% 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 Harold Keller Elementary School?
Harold Keller Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harold Keller Elementary School offer ?
Harold Keller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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