Leo E. Kerner Junior Elementary School
Tel:
(504)689-4136
- Leo E. Kerner Junior Elementary School serves 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85% (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 84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Leo E. Kerner Junior Elementary School's student population of 502 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 502 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Leo E. Kerner Junior Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Leo E. Kerner Junior Elementary School is 0.40, 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 | #210 out of 1,277 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 6% |
| Black | 1% | 44% |
| White | 76% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 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 Leo E. Kerner Junior Elementary School is Fisher Middle/High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fisher Middle/High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fisher Middle/High School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lafitte Fisher Middle/High School Grades: 6-12 | 505 students
0.2 miles
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Marrero, LA 70072
(504)341-9469 7.1 PK-8 549 - Belle Chasse Belle Chasse Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 776 students
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(504)656-2315 7.7 4-8 776 - Marrero Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 654 students
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Marrero, LA 70072
(504)340-0487 7.9 PK-5 654 - Marrero Estelle Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 756 students
8.0 miles
2800 Barataria Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)347-3727 8.0 PK-8 756
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