Jefferson Terrace Elementary School
- Jefferson Terrace Elementary School serves 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Jefferson Terrace Elementary School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 482 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jefferson Terrace Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jefferson Terrace Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1133 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 6% |
| Black | 72% | 44% |
| White | 10% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Baton Rouge Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jefferson Terrace Elementary School is Tara High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Greater Grace Charter Academy Inc. (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Baton Rouge Greater Grace Charter Academy Inc. Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 81 students
0.6 miles
21490 B Highway 40
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225)267-7318 0.6 K-8 81 - Baton Rouge Westminster Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 375 students
1.2 miles
8935 Westminster Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225)927-2930 1.2 PK-5 375 - Baton Rouge Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 596 students
1.6 miles
10187 Twin Cedars
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225)293-9950 1.6 PK-5 596 - Baton Rouge Parkview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 597 students
1.8 miles
5660 Park Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225)293-5615 1.8 PK-5 597 - Baton Rouge Greenville Superintendent's Academy Grades: 5-8 | 117 students
2.3 miles
1645 North Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225)767-1477 2.3 5-8 117
School Reviews
| 5 love this school this is my first year and it feels like i've been there for years !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr.Davis we will miss you !!!! :) - Posted by Student/Alumni - ujrgs |
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