Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School vs. Allen Ellender School
Should I attend Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School or Allen Ellender School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Allen Ellender School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Allen Ellender School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
416 students
596 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#513 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
34
Kindergarten Students
50
56
Grade 1 Students
72
59
Grade 2 Students
56
67
Grade 3 Students
76
70
Grade 4 Students
50
56
Grade 5 Students
67
61
Grade 6 Students
-
61
Grade 7 Students
-
80
Grade 8 Students
-
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
24%
% Black
2%
24%
% White
74%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
