Jena Elementary School
Tel:
(318)992-5175
- Jena Elementary School serves 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 66%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 66%) for the 2009-10 school year.
- Jena Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2009-10 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 56%.
School Overview
- Jena Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 358 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Jena Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,346 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2009-10 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jena Elementary School is 0.41, 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 School Rank (09-10) | #542 out of 1346 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | 65-69% | 66% |
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | 70-74% | 66% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 18% | 44% |
| White | 75% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lasalle Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jena Elementary School is Jena High School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jena Junior High School (2.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jena Jena Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 334 students
2.1 miles
114 E. Southern Ave.
Jena, LA 71342
(318)992-5815 2.1 6-8 334 - Jena Jena High School Grades: 9-12 | 521 students
2.3 miles
243 East High School Drive
Jena, LA 71342
(318)992-5195 2.3 9-12 521 - Jena Goodpine Middle School Grades: 3-5 | 321 students
3.3 miles
12642 Hwy 84 West
Jena, LA 71342
(318)992-5665 3.3 3-5 321 - Trout Fellowship Elementary School Grades: PK-7 | 146 students
7.2 miles
1650 Hwy. 773
Trout, LA 71371
(318)992-5177 7.2 PK-7 146 - Jena Nebo Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 168 students
7.8 miles
300 Hwy. 777
Jena, LA 71342
(318)992-4416 7.8 PK-8 168
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