Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-8, International School Of Louisiana Jefferson Parish ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-84%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-84%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
35%
11%
Black
32%
41%
White
28%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend International School Of Louisiana Jefferson Parish?
429 students attend International School Of Louisiana Jefferson Parish.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of International School Of Louisiana Jefferson Parish students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 28% of students are White, 2% 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 International School Of Louisiana Jefferson Parish?
International School Of Louisiana Jefferson Parish has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does International School Of Louisiana Jefferson Parish offer ?
International School Of Louisiana Jefferson Parish offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is International School Of Louisiana Jefferson Parish part of?
International School Of Louisiana Jefferson Parish is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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