Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School's student population of 409 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#703 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
21%
11%
Black
57%
41%
White
14%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School's ranking?
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School is ranked #703 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School often compared to?
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ella C. Pittman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School?
409 students attend Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School?
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School offer ?
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School part of?
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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