The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 87% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 66%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
1,268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)87%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)76%
66%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
1%
Asian
(09-10)4%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)11%
3%
Black
(09-10)22%
46%
White
(09-10)62%
48%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
74%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average).
How many students attend Andrew Jackson Elementary School?
1,268 students attend Andrew Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Andrew Jackson Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Andrew Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Andrew Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Andrew Jackson Elementary School part of?
Andrew Jackson Elementary School is part of St. Bernard Parish School District.
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