Summary:
Zip code 70067, covering the community of Lafitte, Louisiana, is home to a single elementary school, Leo E. Kerner Junior Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 with a total enrollment of 360 students and is part of the Jefferson Parish school district.
As the only school in the area, Leo E. Kerner Junior Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, where it consistently outperforms both its district and the state. In the 2025-2026 school year, 65% of students were proficient in math, compared to 54% for Jefferson Parish and 62% statewide. The school also excels in social studies (57% proficient vs. 50% district) and holds a competitive edge in English Language Arts (64% proficient vs. 63% district). Despite a high rate of economic disadvantage, with 64.44% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school has maintained a 3-star state rating for three consecutive years, though its state rank has slipped from the 63rd to the 51st percentile as other schools improve more rapidly.
A key concern is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 27.7%, which is significantly higher than both the district (21.5%) and state (22.5%) averages. This is particularly striking given the school's above-average test scores, suggesting effective instruction and support for students who attend regularly. English Language Arts is a relative weakness, with proficiency (64%) falling below the state average (70%), especially in 3rd grade where only 51% of students are proficient. The student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1 provides a solid foundation for targeted interventions, making literacy improvement a clear opportunity for the school to boost its overall standing.
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