Paul J. Solis Elementary School

2850 Mt. Laurel Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 746 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paul J. Solis Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 746 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paul J. Solis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Paul J. Solis Elementary School's student population of 746 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
746 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Paul J. Solis Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul J. Solis Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#487 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Paul J. Solis Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paul J. Solis 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.
41%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paul J. Solis 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.
29%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Paul J. Solis 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
24:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
2%
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Hispanic
18%
11%
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Black
32%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Paul J. Solis Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Paul J. Solis 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
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Paul J. Solis 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
73%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paul J. Solis 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 (19-20)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paul J. Solis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paul J. Solis Elementary School's ranking?
Paul J. Solis Elementary School is ranked #487 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Paul J. Solis Elementary School often compared to?
Paul J. Solis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Paul J. Solis Elementary School?
746 students attend Paul J. Solis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Paul J. Solis Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul J. Solis Elementary School?
Paul J. Solis Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paul J. Solis Elementary School offer ?
Paul J. Solis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Paul J. Solis Elementary School part of?
Paul J. Solis Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 746 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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