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Jefferson Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
82
Schools
50,628
Students
$17,666
Per-Pupil Spend
+23% nat'l
59.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+7pp vs nat'l
74.5%
Graduation Rate
-12.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Jefferson Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 50,628 students across 82 schools. It includes 53 elementary, 8 middle, 18 high schools, among them 7 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 74.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,666 is above average for a US public school district. 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (82)
Elementary Schools53 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
A.C. Alexander SchoolPK–08680
Airline Park Academy for Advanced StudiesPK–05418
Alice Birney Elementary SchoolPK–05605
Allen Ellender SchoolPK–08678
Bissonet Plaza SchoolPK–08658
Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary SchoolPK–05416
Bridgedale Elementary SchoolPK–05544
Chateau Estates SchoolPK–08660
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary SchoolPK–05648
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences AcademyCharterPK–07693
Ella C. Pittman Elementary SchoolPK–05523
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at FordPK–08689
Estelle SchoolPK–08709
G.T. Woods SchoolPK–08271
George Cox Elementary SchoolPK–05417
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary SchoolPK–08617
Green Park Elementary SchoolPK–05446
Greenlawn Terrace Elementary SchoolPK–05557
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced StudiesPK–05357
Harahan SchoolPK–08471
Harold Keller Elementary SchoolPK–05662
Harry S Truman SchoolPK–08541
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff SchoolPK–08462
Isaac G Joseph Elementary SchoolPK–05531
J.C. Ellis SchoolPK–08613
Jefferson SchoolPK–08666
John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary SchoolPK–05547
John James Audubon SchoolPK–08648
Joseph C Moscona SchoolPK–08562
Joshua Butler Elementary SchoolPK–05359
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary SchoolPK–05330
Laureate Academy Charter SchoolCharterKG–08457
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary SchoolPK–05403
Lincoln School for the ArtsPK–08457
Lucille Cherbonnier SchoolPK–08294
Marie B. Riviere Elementary SchoolPK–05612
McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary SchoolPK–05375
Metairie Academy for Advanced StudiesPK–05368
Mildred S. Harris Elementary SchoolPK–05403
Paul J. Solis Elementary SchoolPK–05746
Phoebe Hearst SchoolPK–05692
Ralph J Bunche ElementaryPK–05278
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced StudiesPK–05336
Rudolph Matas SchoolPK–08609
Ruppel Academie FrancaisePK–06230
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary SchoolPK–05694
Terrytown Elementary SchoolPK–05625
Tom Benson SchoolPK–08753
Walter Schneckenburger Elem SchoolPK–05348
Washington MontessoriPK–05257
William Hart Elementary SchoolPK–05374
Woodland West SchoolPK–08782
Woodmere SchoolPK–08385
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Grand Isle High SchoolPK–1292
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences AcademyCharterPK–122,283
Young Audiences Charter SchoolCharterPK–091,073
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,666+23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
31%
54%
State
31.1%
Local (property tax)
54.4%
Federal
14.5%

Funding is shared between state (31%) and local sources (54%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
82
Schools
50,628
Students
60%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.5%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,666 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 82 schools including 7 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.5%, graduation is 12.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Jefferson Parish has 82 public schools, serving a total of 50,628 students.
What is the graduation rate for Jefferson Parish?
The graduation rate is 74.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Jefferson Parish spend per student?
Jefferson Parish spends $17,666 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Jefferson Parish?
60% of students in Jefferson Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Jefferson Parish?
Yes — 7 of the 82 schools in Jefferson Parish are charter schools.
What grade levels does Jefferson Parish serve?
Jefferson Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Jefferson Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Jefferson Parish is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.