Serving 976 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jennings 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 976 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jennings Elementary School serves the eastern part of Jennings, LA, covering an area of approximately 64.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically drive 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jennings Elementary School's student population of 976 students has grown by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 152% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
976 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Jennings Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jennings Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#600 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jennings Elementary School's ranking?
Jennings Elementary School is ranked #600 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Jennings Elementary School often compared to?
Jennings Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hathaway High School, Jennings High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Jennings Elementary School?
976 students attend Jennings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Jennings Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jennings Elementary School?
Jennings Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jennings Elementary School offer ?
Jennings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jennings Elementary School part of?
Jennings Elementary School is part of Jefferson Davis Parish School District.
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