Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School

26 Earnest Street
Kenner, LA 70065
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Walter Schneckenburger 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 Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School is 0.72, 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)
#444 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walter Schneckenburger 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.
35-39%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walter Schneckenburger 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.
25-29%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Walter Schneckenburger 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
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
42%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Walter Schneckenburger 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
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Walter Schneckenburger 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
55%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walter Schneckenburger 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 (20-21)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School's ranking?
Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School is ranked #444 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School often compared to?
Walter Schneckenburger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chateau Estates School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School?
348 students attend Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School?
Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School offer ?
Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School part of?
Walter Schneckenburger 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: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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