J.C. Ellis School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Metairie, Louisiana 70005 · Jefferson Parish
#107 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#5182 of 50,301 nationally
About J.C. Ellis School
J.C. Ellis School is a public elementary located in Metairie, in the Jefferson Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 587 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 107th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 587.
There are 18 schools in Metairie; J.C. Ellis School ranks 4th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)78%
- Reading proficiency (30%)85%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.9
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 J.C. Ellis School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near J.C. Ellis School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students · 1.7 km away
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students · 2.8 km away
Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies
Metairie · Public high · Grades 6–12
872 students · 3.0 km away
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
690 students · 3.3 km away
J.D. Meisler Middle School
Metairie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
679 students · 3.6 km away
Joseph C Moscona School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
521 students · 3.9 km away
Success @ Thurgood Marshall
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
490 students · 4.1 km away
Esperanza Charter School
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
538 students · 4.8 km away
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Jefferson · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
731 students · 4.8 km away
McDonogh 35 Senior High School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–13
851 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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587 students
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587 students
Bullion Primary School
Prairieville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
Iota Elementary School
Iota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students
St. Amant Primary School
St. Amant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students
Shenandoah Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
584 students
Frequently asked questions
Is J.C. Ellis School a good school?
J.C. Ellis School has a Success Index (US) of 79.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #107 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 J.C. Ellis School rank in Louisiana?
J.C. Ellis School ranks #107 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #5182 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend J.C. Ellis School?
J.C. Ellis School had 587 students in 2025.
Is J.C. Ellis School a elementary school or a high school?
J.C. Ellis School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near J.C. Ellis School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of J.C. Ellis School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.