Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Jefferson Parish (2025)
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 68 schools in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Louisiana.
- Elementary Schools in Jefferson Parish
- Middle Schools in Jefferson Parish
- High Schools in Jefferson Parish
- Traditional Public Schools in Jefferson Parish
- Charter Schools in Jefferson Parish
- Schools by Math Proficiency in Jefferson Parish
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in Jefferson Parish
- Largest Schools in Jefferson Parish
- 176Marie B. Riviere Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.7
- 275Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff SchoolRiver Ridge · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.1
- 370Green Park Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.3
- 473Harold Keller Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.4
- 540Stella Worley Middle SchoolWestwego · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.7
- 680J.C. Ellis SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.9
- 777Walter Schneckenburger Elem SchoolKenner · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.9
- 850William Hart Elementary SchoolGretna · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.0
- 979Harahan SchoolHarahan · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.1
- 1072Greenlawn Terrace Elementary SchoolKenner · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.8
- 1169Alice Birney Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.8
- 1262Estelle SchoolMarrero · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.0
- 1372John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary SchoolKenner · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.1
- 1463Ralph J Bunche ElementaryMetairie · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.1
- 1556Terrytown Elementary SchoolTerrytown · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.2
- 1669Phoebe Hearst SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.3
- 1744Harry S Truman SchoolMarrero · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.4
- 1871Isaac G Joseph Elementary SchoolWestwego · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.5
- 1955G.T. Woods SchoolKenner · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.5
- 2063Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary SchoolTerrytown · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.6
- 2178Rudolph Matas SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.8
- 2263Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences AcademyJefferson · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.8
- 2364Joseph C Moscona SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.0
- 2461John James Audubon SchoolKenner · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.0
- 2561Ella C. Pittman Elementary SchoolHarvey · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.1
- 2688Metairie Academy for Advanced StudiesMetairie · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.2
- 2772A.C. Alexander SchoolKenner · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.2
- 2848McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary SchoolGretna · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.2
- 2942Tom Benson SchoolKenner · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.4
- 3070Bissonet Plaza SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.6
- 3141Lucille Cherbonnier SchoolWaggaman · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.7
- 3231Woodmere SchoolHarvey · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.7
- 3363Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary SchoolMarrero · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.8
- 3462Jefferson SchoolJefferson · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.8
- 3577Chateau Estates SchoolKenner · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.9
- 3669George Cox Elementary SchoolGretna · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.9
- 3754Ruppel Academie FrancaiseGretna · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.9
- 3891Airline Park Academy for Advanced StudiesMetairie · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.0
- 3970Bridgedale Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.0
- 4044Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at FordAvondale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.0
- 4153T.H. Harris Middle SchoolMetairie · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.1
- 4263Allen Ellender SchoolMarrero · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.5
- 4371Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary SchoolMarrero · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.7
- 4461Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary SchoolGretna · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.3
- 4553Lincoln School for the ArtsMarrero · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.6
- 4673Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary SchoolLafitte · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.7
- 4766Fisher Middle/High SchoolMarrero · Public HighStudents per teacher: 16.1
- 4845Young Audiences Charter SchoolGretna · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.1
- 4958L.H. Marrero Middle SchoolMarrero · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 16.3
- 5061John Q. Adams Middle SchoolMetairie · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 16.5
- 5151Woodland West SchoolHarvey · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.6
- 5285Haynes Academy School for Advanced StudiesMetairie · Public HighStudents per teacher: 16.8
- 5381Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced StudiesWestwego · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.9
- 5467Paul J. Solis Elementary SchoolGretna · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.9
- 5534Livaudais Middle SchoolTerrytown · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 17.7
- 5649Jefferson RISE Charter SchoolHarvey · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 17.8
- 5765Riverdale High SchoolJefferson · Public HighStudents per teacher: 18.0
- 5879Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology AcademyAvondale · Public HighStudents per teacher: 18.5
- 5980Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced StudiesGretna · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.7
- 6046West Jefferson High SchoolHarvey · Public HighStudents per teacher: 18.7
- 6153John Ehret High SchoolMarrero · Public HighStudents per teacher: 19.3
- 6249Bonnabel Magnet Academy High SchoolKenner · Public HighStudents per teacher: 19.6
- 6352East Jefferson High SchoolMetairie · Public HighStudents per teacher: 19.7
- 6448J.D. Meisler Middle SchoolMetairie · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 20.0
- 6551L.W. Higgins High SchoolMarrero · Public HighStudents per teacher: 20.7
- 6674Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced StudiesGretna · Public HighStudents per teacher: 21.1
- 6714Young Audiences Charter High SchoolGretna · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 23.0
- 6861Laureate Academy Charter SchoolHarvey · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 31.3
| # | School | Sector | Students per teacher | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marie B. Riviere Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 9.7 | 76.2 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 526 |
| 2 | Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School River Ridge · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 10.1 | 75.2 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 384 |
| 3 | Green Park Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 10.3 | 69.8 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 433 |
| 4 | Harold Keller Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 10.4 | 73.4 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 550 |
| 5 | Stella Worley Middle School Westwego · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 10.7 | 40.3 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 235 |
| 6 | J.C. Ellis School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 10.9 | 79.6 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 587 |
| 7 | Walter Schneckenburger Elem School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 10.9 | 76.9 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 327 |
| 8 | William Hart Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 11.0 | 49.6 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 320 |
| 9 | Harahan School Harahan · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 11.1 | 78.8 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 10 | Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 11.8 | 71.6 Top 25% | 74% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 11 | Alice Birney Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 11.8 | 69.3 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 579 |
| 12 | Estelle School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 12.0 | 62.4 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 518 |
| 13 | John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.1 | 71.5 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 545 |
| 14 | Ralph J Bunche Elementary Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.1 | 62.5 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 470 |
| 15 | Terrytown Elementary School Terrytown · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.2 | 55.7 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 611 |
| 16 | Phoebe Hearst School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.3 | 69.4 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 602 |
| 17 | Harry S Truman School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 12.4 | 43.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 717 |
| 18 | Isaac G Joseph Elementary School Westwego · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.5 | 70.6 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 439 |
| 19 | G.T. Woods School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 12.5 | 55.0 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 375 |
| 20 | Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School Terrytown · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 12.6 | 63.3 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 615 |
| 21 | Rudolph Matas School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 12.8 | 77.6 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 600 |
| 22 | Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Jefferson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 12.8 | 62.8 Top 50% | 54% Free/reduced-price lunch | 731 |
| 23 | Joseph C Moscona School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.0 | 64.0 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 521 |
| 24 | John James Audubon School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.0 | 60.7 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 572 |
| 25 | Ella C. Pittman Elementary School Harvey · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.1 | 60.6 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 26 | Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.2 | 87.8 Top 5% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 356 |
| 27 | A.C. Alexander School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.2 | 72.4 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 567 |
| 28 | McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.2 | 48.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 342 |
| 29 | Tom Benson School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.4 | 41.7 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 631 |
| 30 | Bissonet Plaza School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.6 | 70.1 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 624 |
| 31 | Lucille Cherbonnier School Waggaman · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.7 | 41.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 466 |
| 32 | Woodmere School Harvey · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.7 | 31.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 629 |
| 33 | Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.8 | 62.5 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 34 | Jefferson School Jefferson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.8 | 61.8 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 619 |
| 35 | Chateau Estates School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.9 | 76.6 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 610 |
| 36 | George Cox Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.9 | 69.0 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 402 |
| 37 | Ruppel Academie Francaise Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.9 | 53.5 Top 50% | 60.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 362 |
| 38 | Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.0 | 91.1 Top 5% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 434 |
| 39 | Bridgedale Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.0 | 70.1 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 491 |
| 40 | Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford Avondale · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 14.0 | 43.9 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 769 |
| 41 | T.H. Harris Middle School Metairie · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.1 | 53.3 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 563 |
| 42 | Allen Ellender School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 14.5 | 62.6 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 727 |
| 43 | Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 14.7 | 70.7 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 868 |
| 44 | Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.3 | 61.3 Top 50% | 65% Math proficiency | 671 |
| 45 | Lincoln School for the Arts Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 15.6 | 53.4 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 467 |
| 46 | Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School Lafitte · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.7 | 72.9 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 360 |
| 47 | Fisher Middle/High School Marrero · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 16.1 | 65.6 Top 50% | 83% Math proficiency | 498 |
| 48 | Young Audiences Charter School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 16.1 | 45.4 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,077 |
| 49 | L.H. Marrero Middle School Marrero · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.3 | 58.1 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 619 |
| 50 | John Q. Adams Middle School Metairie · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.5 | 60.8 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 658 |
| 51 | Woodland West School Harvey · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 16.6 | 51.4 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 631 |
| 52 | Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies Metairie · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 16.8 | 85.3 Top 5% | 99.5% Math proficiency | 872 |
| 53 | Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies Westwego · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.9 | 80.7 Top 10% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 354 |
| 54 | Paul J. Solis Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.9 | 66.9 Top 50% | 80% Math proficiency | 777 |
| 55 | Livaudais Middle School Terrytown · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.7 | 34.0 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 743 |
| 56 | Jefferson RISE Charter School Harvey · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 17.8 | 48.5 Lower 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 764 |
| 57 | Riverdale High School Jefferson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.0 | 65.1 Top 50% | 74% Math proficiency | 1,259 |
| 58 | Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy Avondale · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 18.5 | 78.8 Top 10% | 99.5% Math proficiency | 871 |
| 59 | Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.7 | 80.4 Top 10% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 355 |
| 60 | West Jefferson High School Harvey · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.7 | 46.0 Lower 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 1,438 |
| 61 | John Ehret High School Marrero · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.3 | 53.4 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 1,850 |
| 62 | Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School Kenner · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.6 | 49.4 Lower 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 2,376 |
| 63 | East Jefferson High School Metairie · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.7 | 51.7 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 1,381 |
| 64 | J.D. Meisler Middle School Metairie · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.0 | 48.1 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 679 |
| 65 | L.W. Higgins High School Marrero · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 20.7 | 51.1 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 1,136 |
| 66 | Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies Gretna · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 21.1 | 73.8 Top 25% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 527 |
| 67 | Young Audiences Charter High School Gretna · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 23.0 | 13.6 Lower 50% | 86.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 643 |
| 68 | Laureate Academy Charter School Harvey · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 31.3 | 61.3 Top 50% | 77% Math proficiency | 532 |
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School in Metairie leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Jefferson Parish with Students per teacher 9.7. Of the 68 schools shown, 63 are public, 5 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Louisiana lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Jefferson Parish page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ratio school in Jefferson Parish?
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School in Metairie, Louisiana ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Jefferson Parish with Students per teacher 9.7 (Enrollment: 526).
How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Jefferson Parish ranked?
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.