Jefferson Parish School District

1901 Manhattan Suite A201
Harvey, LA 70058-3585
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Jefferson Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 82 public schools serving 46,839 students in Jefferson Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Jefferson Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
82 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
46,839 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
2,390 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Jefferson Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (LA)
#60 out of 188 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Jefferson Parish  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
29%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson Parish  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson Parish  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
83%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Jefferson Parish  School District and public school graduation rate of LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
160 Students
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,073 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
15,558 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
9%
# Black Students
16,511 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
36%
42%
# White Students
10,413 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
22%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,147 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,760
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
3,615
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,741
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,701
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,562
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,603
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,393
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,524
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,586
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,392
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,354
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,037
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,976
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,595
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,595 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,207 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$731 MM
$10,755 MM
This chart display total revenue of Jefferson Parish  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$665 MM
$10,286 MM
This chart display total spending of Jefferson Parish  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,595
$15,797
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Jefferson Parish  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,207
$15,107
This chart display average spending per public school student in Jefferson Parish  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Jefferson Parish School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metairie For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
201 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-5539
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Haynes School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: 95% | Reading: 96%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1416 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
Grades: 6-12
| 860 students
Rank: #33.
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
Math: 94% | Reading: 95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Grades: 6-12
| 818 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Airline Park For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6201 Camphor Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gretna No. 2 For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
701 Amelia Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3582
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: 76% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 551 students
Rank: #77.
Ray St. Pierre For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2820 Mount Kennedy Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #88.
Ruppel Academie Francaise
Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
815 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 361-8905
Grades: PK-4
| 176 students
Rank: #99.
Riverdale High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
240 Riverdale Drive
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-7288
Grades: 9-12
| 983 students
Rank: #1010.
Grand Isle High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grades: PK-12
| 99 students
Rank: #1111.
J.c. Ellis Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Brockenbraugh Court
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-7254
Grades: PK-8
| 582 students
Rank: #1212.
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4924 City Park Drive
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-4136
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1313.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3837 Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 233-4720
Grades: PK-12
| 2,168 students
Rank: #1414.
Rudolph Matas School
Math: 33% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Elise Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 587 students
Rank: #1515.
Harahan Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6723 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
Grades: PK-8
| 463 students
Rank: #1616.
Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26 Earnest Street
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1236
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #1717.
Fisher Middle/high School
Math: 36% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2529 Jean Lafitte Boulevard
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-3665
Grades: 6-12
| 515 students
Rank: #1818.
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2500 Bent Tree Lane
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-0487
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #1919.
Chateau Estates Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4121 Medoc Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-5662
Grades: PK-8
| 596 students
Rank: #2020.
Allen Ellender School
Math: 28% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4501 East Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Grades: PK-8
| 596 students
Rank: #2121.
Laureate Charter School
Charter School
Math: 23% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2115 Oakmere Dr
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Rank: #2222.
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2850 Mt. Laurel Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-7867
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #2323.
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1564 Lake Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 835-8439
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #2424.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2012 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
Grades: PK-4
| 420 students
Rank: #2525.
A.c. Alexander Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 West Esplanade Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 469-7326
Grades: PK-8
| 618 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Jcfa
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
475 Manhattan Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70054
(504) 410-3121
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
John Martyn Community School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1108 Shrewsbury Road
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
Grades: 8-12
| 67 students
Rank: #2828.
Ralph J Bunche Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #2929.
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School
Math: 21% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8809 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
Rank: #3030.
John Q. Adams Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5525 Henican Place
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #3131.
J.j. Audubon Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 West Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Grades: PK-8
| 566 students
Rank: #3232.
Bridgedale Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
808 Zinnia Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6807
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #3333.
Green Park Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1409 North Upland Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 466-0205
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #3434.
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Grades: PK-8
| 602 students
Rank: #3535.
East Jefferson High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Phlox Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-7171
Grades: 9-12
| 1,141 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jefferson Parish School District?
Jefferson Parish School District manages 82 public schools serving 46,839 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Parish School District?
Jefferson Parish School District is ranked #61 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Parish School District?
36% of Jefferson Parish School District students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Parish School District?
Jefferson Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Jefferson Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,207 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 82 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 46,839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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