Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lafitte, Louisiana 70067 · Jefferson Parish
#226 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#9315 of 50,301 nationally
About Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lafitte, in the Jefferson Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 360 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 226th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 360.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)78%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)64.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
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 Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- 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 Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Fisher Middle/High School
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Harry S Truman School
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Woodmere School
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Belle Chasse Academy
Belle Chasse · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
773 students · 15 km away
Laureate Academy Charter School
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532 students · 15 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School a good school?
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 72.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #226 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 Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School ranks #226 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #9315 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School?
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School had 360 students in 2025.
Is Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.