Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Tel:
(504)392-7867
- Paul J. Solis Elementary School serves 755 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 82% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Paul J. Solis Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Paul J. Solis Elementary School's student population of 755 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 755 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Paul J. Solis Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Paul J. Solis Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. 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 | #343 out of 1,277 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 6% |
| Black | 46% | 44% |
| White | 35% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 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 Paul J. Solis Elementary School is Helen Cox High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, 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: 6-7 | 242 students
0.3 miles
501 Lapalco Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)410-5905 0.3 6-7 242 - Gretna George Cox Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 387 students
0.7 miles
2630 Belle Chasse Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)394-5890 0.7 PK-5 387 - Gretna Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 589 students
1.1 miles
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)393-8732 1.1 PK-5 589 - Gretna Livaudais Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 698 students
1.1 miles
925 Lamar Avenue
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)393-7544 1.1 6-8 698 - Harvey Helen Cox High School Grades: 9-12 | 1047 students
1.6 miles
2200 Lapalco Boulevard
Harvey, LA 70058
(504)367-6388 1.6 9-12 1047
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