Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Isaac G Joseph Elementary 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 9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 83% 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-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School's student population of 531 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Isaac G Joseph Elementary 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 Isaac G Joseph Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1014 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
61%
41%
White
17%
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
81%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isaac G Joseph Elementary School's ranking?
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School is ranked #1014 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Isaac G Joseph Elementary School?
531 students attend Isaac G Joseph Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Isaac G Joseph Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Isaac G Joseph Elementary School?
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Isaac G Joseph Elementary School offer ?
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Isaac G Joseph Elementary School part of?
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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