Jesse Owens Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gueydan, Louisiana 70542 · Vermilion Parish
#88 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#4779 of 50,301 nationally
About Jesse Owens Elementary School
Jesse Owens Elementary School is a public elementary located in Gueydan, in the Vermilion Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 180 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 88th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 180.
There are 2 schools in Gueydan; Jesse Owens Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)92%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)61.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
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 Jesse Owens Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 92%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jesse Owens Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jesse Owens Elementary School a good school?
Jesse Owens Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 80.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #88 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 Jesse Owens Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Jesse Owens Elementary School ranks #88 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #4779 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jesse Owens Elementary School?
Jesse Owens Elementary School had 180 students in 2025.
Is Jesse Owens Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Jesse Owens Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jesse Owens Elementary School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Jesse Owens Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.