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 2025 school year, there are 64 public elementary schools serving 38,984 students in Jefferson Parish School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Louisiana.
Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
75 Schools
1,038 Schools
# Students
50,467 Students
502,401 Students
# Teachers
3,145 Teachers
35,169 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jefferson Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 177 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 67% has decreased from 73% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#59 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
28%
34%
38%
42%
26%
27%
67%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
39%
12%
% Black
33%
41%
% White
21%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,474 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,185 is less than the state median of $14,514. 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
Spending
$665 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,474
$15,176
Spending / Student
$13,185
$14,514

Best Jefferson Parish School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4301 Grace King Place
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 837-8300
Gr: 6-12 | 900 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Gr: 6-12 | 881 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Airline Park Academy 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
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
910 Gretna Blvd
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Ruppel Academie Francaise
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
815 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 361-8905
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Fisher Middle/high School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2590 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 689-3665
Gr: 6-12 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
J.c. Ellis School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Brockenbraugh Court
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-7254
Gr: PK-8 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-12 | 2,303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1108 Shrewsbury
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4924 City Park Drive
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-4136
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
Rudolph Matas School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Elise Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 622 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2500 Bent Tree Lane
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-0487
Gr: PK-8 | 902 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
A.c. Alexander School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 West Esplanade Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 469-7326
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1717.
Chateau Estates School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4121 Medoc Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-5662
Gr: PK-8 | 666 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1818.
Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26 Earnest Street
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1236
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Bridgedale Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
808 Zinnia Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6807
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
Grand Isle High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2121.
Allen Ellender School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4501 East Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Gr: PK-8 | 755 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2222.
Ralph J Bunche Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
Harahan School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6723 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2424.
George Cox Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2630 Belle Chasse Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 394-5890
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2850 Mt. Laurel Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-7867
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2626.
John Clancy/joseph Maggiore Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Maine Street
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 469-3664
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Laureate Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 Oakmere Dr
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Gr: PK-8 | 714 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8809 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3030.
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1564 Lake Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 835-8439
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3131.
Alice Birney Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4829 Hastings Street
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-1054
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3232.
L.h. Marrero Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Seventh Street
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-5842
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Bissonet Plaza School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6818 Kawanee Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Gr: PK-8 | 660 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
John James Audubon School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 West Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3535.
John Q. Adams Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5525 Henican Place
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5240
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 75 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 50,467 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 67% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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