Jena Elementary School serves 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 66%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jena Elementary School's student population of 399 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jena Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
66%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
12%
41%
White
79%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jena Elementary School often compared to?
Jena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nebo Elementary School, Fellowship Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average).
How many students attend Jena Elementary School?
399 students attend Jena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Jena Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jena Elementary School?
Jena Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jena Elementary School offer ?
Jena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Jena Elementary School part of?
Jena Elementary School is part of Lasalle Parish School District.
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