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 69 public elementary schools serving 36,595 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 25% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
82 Schools
1,055 Schools
# Students
46,839 Students
483,178 Students
# Teachers
2,390 Teachers
28,060 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.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 188 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Graduation Rate
80%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
160 Students
2,877 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,073 Students
7,422 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
15,558 Students
47,471 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
10%
# Black Students
16,511 Students
199,886 Students
% Black Students
36%
41%
# White Students
10,413 Students
207,223 Students
% White Students
22%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
383 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,147 Students
16,953 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,760
22,264
# Students in K Grade:
3,615
49,431
# 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
42,119
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,392
41,865
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,354
7,721
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,037
6,741
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,976
6,096
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,595
5,772
# 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.
Total Revenue
$731 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$665 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,595
$15,797
Spending / Student
$14,207
$15,107
Best Jefferson Parish School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metairie For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-5539
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1416 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6201 Camphor Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Amelia Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3582
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2820 Mount Kennedy Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #88.
Ruppel Academie Francaise
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
815 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 361-8905
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 361-8905
Grades: PK-4
| 176 students
Rank: #99.
Grand Isle High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grades: PK-12
| 99 students
Rank: #1010.
J.c. Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Brockenbraugh Court
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-7254
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-7254
Grades: PK-8
| 582 students
Rank: #1111.
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4924 City Park Drive
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-4136
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-4136
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1212.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3837 Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 233-4720
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 233-4720
Grades: PK-12
| 2,168 students
Rank: #1313.
Rudolph Matas School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Elise Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 587 students
Rank: #1414.
Harahan Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6723 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
Grades: PK-8
| 463 students
Rank: #1515.
Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26 Earnest Street
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1236
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1236
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #1616.
Fisher Middle/high School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2529 Jean Lafitte Boulevard
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-3665
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-3665
Grades: 6-12
| 515 students
Rank: #1717.
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Bent Tree Lane
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-0487
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-0487
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #1818.
Chateau Estates Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4121 Medoc Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-5662
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-5662
Grades: PK-8
| 596 students
Rank: #1919.
Allen Ellender School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4501 East Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Grades: PK-8
| 596 students
Rank: #2020.
Laureate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2115 Oakmere Dr
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Rank: #2121.
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2850 Mt. Laurel Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-7867
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-7867
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #2222.
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1564 Lake Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 835-8439
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 835-8439
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #2323.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2012 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
Grades: PK-4
| 420 students
Rank: #2424.
A.c. Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 West Esplanade Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 469-7326
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 469-7326
Grades: PK-8
| 618 students
Rank: #2525.
Ralph J Bunche Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #2626.
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8809 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
Rank: #2727.
John Q. Adams Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5525 Henican Place
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5240
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #2828.
J.j. Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Grades: PK-8
| 566 students
Rank: #2929.
Bridgedale Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
808 Zinnia Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6807
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6807
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #3030.
Green Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1409 North Upland Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 466-0205
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 466-0205
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #3131.
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Grades: PK-8
| 602 students
Rank: #3232.
Harold Keller Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Irving Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-3836
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-3836
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #3333.
Ella Dolhonde Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
219 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 837-5370
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 837-5370
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
Rank: #3434.
Bissonet Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6818 Kawanee Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Grades: PK-8
| 558 students
Rank: #3535.
Washington Montessori
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
606 Clay Street
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 464-9111
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 464-9111
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
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