Elementary Schools in Jefferson Parish

The data set contains information on 50 elementary schools located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The schools in this district demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with several top-ranked public magnet schools achieving exceptional results and other traditional public schools struggling to meet state standards.

The standout schools in the data set are Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies, Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies, Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies, and Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies. These public magnet schools consistently rank among the top elementary schools in Louisiana, with nearly 100% proficiency rates in math and English language arts. In contrast, many of the traditional public schools in the district struggle to reach 30% proficiency, highlighting the significant performance gap between the two school types.

Across the district, the data reveals concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 24.6% to over 30% and student populations with free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 70% at some campuses. These factors likely contribute to the academic challenges faced by many of the schools. However, the success of the magnet schools demonstrates that with the right resources and educational approach, even high-poverty schools can achieve remarkable academic outcomes.