Jean Gordon School serves 664 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
664 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
94%
42%
White
4%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jean Gordon School?
664 students attend Jean Gordon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Jean Gordon School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Jean Gordon School offer ?
Jean Gordon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jean Gordon School part of?
Jean Gordon School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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