Jefferson School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jefferson, Louisiana 70121 · Jefferson Parish
#394 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#16920 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson School
Jefferson School is a public elementary located in Jefferson, in the Jefferson Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 619 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 394th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is math proficiency (73th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 619.
There are 4 schools in Jefferson; Jefferson School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
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 Jefferson School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Riverdale High School
Jefferson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,259 students · 286 m away
Jefferson Virtual High School
Jefferson · Public high · Grades 9–12
67 students · 728 m away
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Jefferson · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
731 students · 759 m away
Joseph C Moscona School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
521 students · 1.7 km away
East Jefferson High School
Metairie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,381 students · 2.3 km away
Bridgedale Elementary School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students · 2.9 km away
Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle-Orleans
New Orleans · Charter other · Grades PK–12
897 students · 3.6 km away
Harahan School
Harahan · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
390 students · 3.9 km away
T.H. Harris Middle School
Metairie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students · 3.9 km away
Noble Minds
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
153 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Haughton Elementary School
Haughton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
618 students
Lacoste Elementary School
Chalmette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
Tanglewood Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
622 students
Leonville Elementary School
Leonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
616 students
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
Terrytown · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
615 students
Walker Elementary School
Walker · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
623 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson School a good school?
Jefferson School has a Success Index (US) of 61.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #394 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 Jefferson School rank in Louisiana?
Jefferson School ranks #394 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #16920 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School had 619 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.