Lucille Cherbonnier/norbert Rillieux Elementary School
Tel:
(504)431-9740
- Lucille Cherbonnier/norbert Rillieux Elementary School serves 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Lucille Cherbonnier/norbert Rillieux Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lucille Cherbonnier/norbert Rillieux Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 299 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lucille Cherbonnier/norbert Rillieux Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lucille Cherbonnier/norbert Rillieux Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1047 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 6% |
| Black | 73% | 44% |
| White | 18% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lucille Cherbonnier/norbert Rillieux Elementary School is River Oaks Hospital (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is River Oaks Hospital (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Live Oak Manor Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Westwego Live Oak Manor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 229 students
0.8 miles
220 Acadia Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504)431-7924 0.8 PK-5 229 - New Orleans Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School Grades: PK-5 | 445 students
1.6 miles
8809 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504)737-6163 1.6 PK-5 445 - Kenner Washington Montessori Grades: PK-5 | 258 students
2.4 miles
606 Clay Street
Kenner, LA 70062
(504)464-9111 2.4 PK-5 258 - New Orleans River Oaks Hospital Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 29 students
2.6 miles
1525 River Oaks Road West
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504)734-1740 2.6 K-12 29 - New Orleans Harahan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 510 students
2.7 miles
6723 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504)737-3918 2.7 PK-5 510
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