Jesse Owens Elementary School

203 Thirteenth Street
Gueydan, LA 70542
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jesse Owens Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 30% in LA
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jesse Owens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Jesse Owens Elementary School's student population of 195 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
195 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Jesse Owens Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jesse Owens Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#289 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
29%
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50-54%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
7%
42%
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White
88%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jesse Owens Elementary School's ranking?
Jesse Owens Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Jesse Owens Elementary School?
195 students attend Jesse Owens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Jesse Owens Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jesse Owens Elementary School?
Jesse Owens Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jesse Owens Elementary School offer ?
Jesse Owens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jesse Owens Elementary School part of?
Jesse Owens Elementary School is part of Vermilion Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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