Serving 678 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 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Allen Ellender School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Allen Ellender School's student population of 678 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Allen Ellender School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allen Ellender School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#458 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
25%
11%
Black
24%
41%
White
44%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allen Ellender School's ranking?
Allen Ellender School is ranked #458 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Allen Ellender School often compared to?
Allen Ellender Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School, Estelle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Allen Ellender School?
678 students attend Allen Ellender School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Allen Ellender School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen Ellender School?
Allen Ellender School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Allen Ellender School offer ?
Allen Ellender School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Allen Ellender School part of?
Allen Ellender School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
School Reviews
2 11/22/2010
An absolute dumping ground for future (and current) drug dealers, bullies, pimps, prostitutes, ect. My son went there last year and was the worst experience of his life.
2 10/24/2009
I am a parent of a student that attends Ellender Middle School and he will not be returning next school year. The fighting is out of control at this school. I don't know what's the purpose of the JP cop on the outside because for two days straight I saw two fights outside the school.The students are out of control and parents are fighting students.
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