Jefferson Terrace Elementary School
Jefferson Terrace Elementary School serves 440 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 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jefferson Terrace Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Jefferson Terrace Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Jefferson Terrace Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 440 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jefferson Terrace Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson Terrace Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1011 out of 1277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 7% |
| Black | 68% | 43% |
| White | 11% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Baton Rouge Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 94 students
0.6 miles
21490 B Highway 40
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 267-7318 0.6 K-8 94 - Baton Rouge Westminster Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 392 students
1.2 miles
8935 Westminster Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 927-2930 1.2 PK-5 392 - Baton Rouge Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 643 students
1.6 miles
10187 Twin Cedars
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 293-9950 1.6 PK-5 643 - Baton Rouge Parkview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 601 students
1.8 miles
5660 Park Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 293-5615 1.8 PK-5 601 - Baton Rouge Greenville Superintendent's Academy Grades: 5-8 | 120 students
2.3 miles
1645 North Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 767-1477 2.3 5-8 120
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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