Jesse Owens Elementary School

203 Thirteenth Street
Gueydan, LA 70542
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jesse Owens Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 30% in LA
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jesse Owens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Jesse Owens Elementary School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
198 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Jesse Owens Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jesse Owens Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#368 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jesse Owens Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jesse Owens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jesse Owens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jesse Owens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jesse Owens Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jesse Owens Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jesse Owens Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jesse Owens Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Jesse Owens Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jesse Owens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jesse Owens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jesse Owens Elementary School's ranking?
Jesse Owens Elementary School is ranked #368 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Jesse Owens Elementary School?
198 students attend Jesse Owens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Jesse Owens Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jesse Owens Elementary School?
Jesse Owens Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jesse Owens Elementary School offer ?
Jesse Owens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jesse Owens Elementary School part of?
Jesse Owens Elementary School is part of Vermilion Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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