Jefferson Parish School District

1901 Manhattan Suite A201
Harvey, LA 70058-3585
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

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 2024-25 school year, there are 82 public schools serving 50,628 students in Jefferson Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Jefferson Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
82 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
50,628 Students
718,250 Students
# Teachers
2,577 Teachers
41,159 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Jefferson Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#56 out of 193 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Jefferson Parish  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
32%
This chart displays 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 Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
42%
This chart displays 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 Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jefferson Parish  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
83%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Jefferson Parish  School District and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.64
# American Indian Students
167 Students
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,312 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19,091 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
11%
# Black Students
16,935 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
33%
42%
# White Students
10,878 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
22%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,222 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,943
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
3,721
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,286
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,988
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,792
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,747
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,736
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,734
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,634
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,811
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,667
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,765
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,861
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,943
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,428 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,143 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$731 MM
$10,755 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Jefferson Parish  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$665 MM
$10,286 MM
This chart displays total spending of Jefferson Parish  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,428
$14,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Jefferson Parish  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,143
$14,320
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Jefferson Parish  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Jefferson Parish School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Grades: 6-12
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1416 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
Grades: 6-12
| 892 students
Rank: #33.
Metairie Academy 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
| 368 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6201 Camphor Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
701 Amelia Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3582
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 541 students
Rank: #77.
Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
537 Avenue D
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 347-4739
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #88.
Ruppel Academie Francaise
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
815 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 361-8905
Grades: PK-6
| 230 students
Rank: #99.
Riverdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
240 Riverdale Drive
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-7288
Grades: 9-12
| 1,019 students
Rank: #1010.
J.c. Ellis School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Brockenbraugh Court
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-7254
Grades: PK-8
| 613 students
Rank: #1111.
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Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2106 Deerfield Road
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 410-3121
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #1212.
A.c. Alexander School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 West Esplanade Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 469-7326
Grades: PK-8
| 680 students
Rank: #1313.
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2500 Bent Tree Lane
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-0487
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Grades: PK-12
| 2,283 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Rudolph Matas School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Elise Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 609 students
Rank: #1616.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1108 Shrewsbury
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
Grades: PK-7
| 693 students
Rank: #1717.
Fisher Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2529 Jean Lafitte Boulevard
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-3665
Grades: 6-12
| 497 students
Rank: #1818.
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4924 City Park Drive
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-4136
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1919.
Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26 Earnest Street
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1236
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #2020.
Allen Ellender School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4501 East Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Grades: PK-8
| 678 students
Rank: #2121.
Bridgedale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
808 Zinnia Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6807
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #2222.
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2850 Mt. Laurel Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-7867
Grades: PK-5
| 746 students
Rank: #2323.
Grand Isle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grades: PK-12
| 92 students
Rank: #2424.
Chateau Estates School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4121 Medoc Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-5662
Grades: PK-8
| 660 students
Rank: #2525.
Harahan School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6723 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
Grades: PK-8
| 471 students
Rank: #2626.
George Cox Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2630 Belle Chasse Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 394-5890
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #2727.
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1564 Lake Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 835-8439
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #2828.
Alice Birney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4829 Hastings Street
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-1054
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #2929.
Laureate Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 Oakmere Dr
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Grades: K-8
| 457 students
Rank: #3030.
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Grades: PK-8
| 617 students
Rank: #3131.
Ralph J Bunche Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #3232.
John James Audubon School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 West Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Grades: PK-8
| 648 students
Rank: #3333.
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Pine Street
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-0254
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #3434.
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8809 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
Grades: PK-8
| 462 students
Rank: #3535.
Bissonet Plaza School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6818 Kawanee Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Grades: PK-8
| 658 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 50,628 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Parish School District?
Jefferson Parish School District is ranked #56 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
38% of Jefferson Parish School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 $13,143 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 82 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 50,628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 28% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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