Ralph J Bunche Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Metairie, Louisiana 70003 · Jefferson Parish
#382 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#16475 of 50,301 nationally
About Ralph J Bunche Elementary
Ralph J Bunche Elementary is a public elementary located in Metairie, in the Jefferson Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 470 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 382nd of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (80th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 470.
There are 18 schools in Metairie; Ralph J Bunche Elementary ranks 14th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)72.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
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 Ralph J Bunche Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ralph J Bunche Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Green Park Elementary School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students · 1.8 km away
John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary School
Kenner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students · 2.1 km away
Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students · 2.7 km away
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Kenner · Charter other · Grades PK–12
2,263 students · 2.9 km away
Rudolph Matas School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
600 students · 2.9 km away
T.H. Harris Middle School
Metairie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students · 3.0 km away
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School
River Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
384 students · 3.7 km away
Lucille Cherbonnier School
Waggaman · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students · 3.8 km away
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
Kenner · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,376 students · 3.9 km away
Phoebe Hearst School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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471 students
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472 students
Lincoln School for the Arts
Marrero · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
467 students
Chalmette Elementary School
Chalmette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Park Forest Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students
Lucille Cherbonnier School
Waggaman · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ralph J Bunche Elementary a good school?
Ralph J Bunche Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 62.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #382 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 Ralph J Bunche Elementary rank in Louisiana?
Ralph J Bunche Elementary ranks #382 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #16475 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ralph J Bunche Elementary?
Ralph J Bunche Elementary had 470 students in 2025.
Is Ralph J Bunche Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Ralph J Bunche Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ralph J Bunche Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ralph J Bunche Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.