Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Tel:
(504) 392-7867
Paul J. Solis Elementary School serves 766 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Paul J. Solis Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Paul J. Solis Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Paul J. Solis Elementary School's student population of 766 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 766 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Paul J. Solis Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Paul J. Solis Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #324 out of 1277 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 70% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 7% | 2% |
Hispanic | 14% | 7% |
Black | 43% | 43% |
White | 34% | 45% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.61 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 52% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Paul J. Solis Elementary School is Helen Cox High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jefferson Rise Charter School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gretna Jefferson Rise Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 359 students
0.3 miles
501 Lapalco Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 410-5905 0.3 6-8 359 - Gretna George Cox Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 426 students
0.7 miles
2630 Belle Chasse Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 394-5890 0.7 PK-5 426 - Gretna Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 624 students
1.1 miles
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732 1.1 PK-5 624 - Gretna Livaudais Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 706 students
1.1 miles
925 Lamar Avenue
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-7544 1.1 6-8 706 - Harvey Helen Cox High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,068 student
1.6 miles
2200 Lapalco Boulevard
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 367-6388 1.6 9-12 1,068
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