Serving 709 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Estelle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 709 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Estelle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Estelle School's student population of 709 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
709 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Estelle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Estelle School is 0.61, which is less 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
#989 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
21%
11%
Black
57%
41%
White
16%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
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 Estelle School's ranking?
Estelle School is ranked #989 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Estelle School often compared to?
Estelle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allen Ellender School, Lincoln School For The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Estelle School?
709 students attend Estelle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Estelle School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estelle School?
Estelle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Estelle School offer ?
Estelle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Estelle School part of?
Estelle School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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