Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School
Tel:
(504)347-0254
- Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School serves 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School's student population of 408 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 408 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School is 0.46, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #623 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 6% |
| Black | 72% | 44% |
| White | 13% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School is International High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is L.h. Marrero Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is L.h. Marrero Middle School (1.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marrero L.h. Marrero Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 808 students
1.2 miles
4100 Seventh Street
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)341-5842 1.2 6-8 808 - Westwego Vic A. Pitre Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 359 students
1.3 miles
1525 Spruce Street
Westwego, LA 70094
(504)341-6517 1.3 PK-5 359 - New Orleans International High School Grades: 8-10 | 115 students
1.4 miles
401 Nashville Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)373-6200 1.4 8-10 115 - Marrero L.w. Higgins High School Grades: 9-12 | 1380 students
1.4 miles
7201 Lapalco Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)341-2273 1.4 9-12 1380 - Marrero Joseph A. Cuillier Senior Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.5 miles
1429-b Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)340-6963 1.5 9-12 n/a
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