Allen Ellender School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Marrero, Louisiana 70072 · Jefferson Parish
#380 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#16363 of 50,301 nationally
About Allen Ellender School
Allen Ellender School is a public elementary located in Marrero, in the Jefferson Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 727 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 380th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is math proficiency (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 727.
There are 10 schools in Marrero; Allen Ellender School ranks 3rd of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Allen Ellender School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Allen Ellender School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
Marrero · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
868 students · 1.3 km away
Estelle School
Marrero · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
518 students · 1.4 km away
Fisher Middle/High School
Marrero · Public high · Grades 6–12
498 students · 1.9 km away
Harry S Truman School
Marrero · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
717 students · 2.3 km away
Laureate Academy Charter School
Harvey · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
532 students · 3.7 km away
Woodmere School
Harvey · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
629 students · 3.9 km away
Jefferson RISE Charter School
Harvey · Charter high · Grades 6–12
764 students · 4.3 km away
John Ehret High School
Marrero · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,850 students · 4.8 km away
L.W. Higgins High School
Marrero · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,136 students · 5.2 km away
Lincoln School for the Arts
Marrero · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
467 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Lee Road Junior High School
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727 students
Oak Grove Primary School
Prairieville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
725 students
Thomas Elementary School
Franklinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
721 students
Green T. Lindon Elementary School
Youngsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
719 students
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
736 students
Harry S Truman School
Marrero · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
717 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Allen Ellender School a good school?
Allen Ellender School has a Success Index (US) of 62.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #380 of 697 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Allen Ellender School rank in Louisiana?
Allen Ellender School ranks #380 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #16363 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Allen Ellender School?
Allen Ellender School had 727 students in 2025.
Is Allen Ellender School a elementary school or a high school?
Allen Ellender School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Allen Ellender School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Allen Ellender School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.