Jeanerette Elementary School (Closed 2020)

Serving 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Jeanerette Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(17-18)
70-74%
64%
(17-18)
60-64%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
91%
41%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Jeanerette Elementary School?
233 students attend Jeanerette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Jeanerette Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeanerette Elementary School?
Jeanerette Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jeanerette Elementary School offer ?
Jeanerette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Jeanerette Elementary School part of?
Jeanerette Elementary School is part of Iberia Parish School District.

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