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Jefferson Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 64 public elementary schools serving 38,984 students in Jefferson Parish School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Louisiana.
Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
75 Schools
1,038 Schools
# Students
50,467 Students
502,401 Students
# Teachers
3,145 Teachers
35,169 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Jefferson Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 180 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 193 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Graduation Rate
72%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.65
# American Indian Students
162 Students
2,866 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,311 Students
7,965 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19,599 Students
58,984 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
12%
# Black Students
16,686 Students
204,479 Students
% Black Students
33%
41%
# White Students
10,485 Students
205,748 Students
% White Students
21%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
373 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,202 Students
19,740 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,995
23,556
# Students in K Grade:
3,633
49,352
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,044
54,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,115
54,772
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,905
53,059
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,742
51,748
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,686
51,295
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,744
51,236
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,504
41,802
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,669
42,263
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,705
8,270
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,694
7,515
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,145
6,613
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,886
6,022
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,474 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,185 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$731 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$665 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,474
$15,176
Spending / Student
$13,185
$14,514
Best Jefferson Parish School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Grades: 6-12
| 881 students
Rank: #22.
Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4301 Grace King Place
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 837-8300
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 837-8300
Grades: 6-12
| 900 students
Rank: #33.
Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-5539
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-5539
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6201 Camphor Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Amelia Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3582
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3582
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
910 Gretna Blvd
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 541 students
Rank: #77.
Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
537 Avenue D
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 347-4739
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 347-4739
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #88.
Ruppel Academie Francaise
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
815 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 361-8905
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 361-8905
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Rank: #99.
J.c. Ellis School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Brockenbraugh Court
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-7254
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-7254
Grades: PK-8
| 608 students
Rank: #1010.
A.c. Alexander School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 West Esplanade Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 469-7326
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 469-7326
Grades: PK-8
| 585 students
Rank: #1111.
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 Bent Tree Lane
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-0487
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-0487
Grades: PK-8
| 902 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Grades: PK-12
| 2,303 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Rudolph Matas School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Elise Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 622 students
Rank: #1414.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1108 Shrewsbury
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
Grades: PK-8
| 776 students
Rank: #1515.
Fisher Middle/high School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2590 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 689-3665
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 689-3665
Grades: 6-12
| 494 students
Rank: #1616.
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4924 City Park Drive
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-4136
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-4136
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #1717.
Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26 Earnest Street
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1236
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1236
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #1818.
Allen Ellender School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 East Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Grades: PK-8
| 755 students
Rank: #1919.
Bridgedale Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
808 Zinnia Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6807
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6807
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #2020.
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2850 Mt. Laurel Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-7867
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-7867
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #2121.
Grand Isle High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grades: PK-12
| 99 students
Rank: #2222.
Chateau Estates School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4121 Medoc Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-5662
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-5662
Grades: PK-8
| 666 students
Rank: #2323.
Harahan School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6723 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
Grades: PK-8
| 446 students
Rank: #2424.
George Cox Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2630 Belle Chasse Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 394-5890
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 394-5890
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2525.
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1564 Lake Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 835-8439
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 835-8439
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #2626.
Alice Birney Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4829 Hastings Street
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-1054
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-1054
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #2727.
Laureate Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Oakmere Dr
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Grades: K-8
| 515 students
Rank: #2828.
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Grades: PK-8
| 714 students
Rank: #2929.
Ralph J Bunche Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #3030.
John James Audubon School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Grades: PK-8
| 604 students
Rank: #3131.
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Pine Street
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-0254
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-0254
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #3232.
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8809 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Rank: #3333.
Bissonet Plaza School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6818 Kawanee Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Grades: PK-8
| 660 students
Rank: #3434.
L.h. Marrero Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Seventh Street
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-5842
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-5842
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #3535.
John Q. Adams Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5525 Henican Place
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5240
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
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