L.w. Ruppel Elementary School serves 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
335 students
Showing 1999–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
11%
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Black
82%
42%
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White
9%
41%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
61%
Showing 1999–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend L.w. Ruppel Elementary School?
335 students attend L.w. Ruppel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of L.w. Ruppel Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of L.w. Ruppel Elementary School?
L.w. Ruppel Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does L.w. Ruppel Elementary School offer ?
L.w. Ruppel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is L.w. Ruppel Elementary School part of?
L.w. Ruppel Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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