For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 931 students in Lafitte, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lafitte, LA are Fisher Middle/high School and Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafitte, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lafitte have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lafitte, LA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fisher Middle/high School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
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: #22.
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4924 City Park Drive
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-4136
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-4136
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lafitte, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lafitte, LA include Fisher Middle/high School and Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lafitte, LA?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lafitte, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafitte, LA?
Lafitte, LA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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