Excellent
#50 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 4% in state
Allen Ellender School
Elementary School · Jefferson Parish · Marrero, LA
A Jefferson Parish elementary school where students score 43 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4501 East Ames Boulevard, Marrero, LA 70072
- Math 42% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Allen Ellender School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 54 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Allen Ellender School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,892/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,866
Median home value
$190,700
Median rent
$1,091/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 902 | Compare → |
| Estelle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 649 | Compare → |
| Visitation of Our Lady SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–7 | 0.9 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Harry S Truman SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 814 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson Parish
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #5 of 74
- District spending per student
- $14,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Allen Ellender School is listed in Jefferson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Allen Ellender School
Allen Ellender School is a public elementary school in Marrero, LA, part of Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 755 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Allen Ellender School
What grades does Allen Ellender School serve?
Allen Ellender School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Allen Ellender School?
Allen Ellender School has an enrollment of approximately 755 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Ellender School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen Ellender School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Allen Ellender School rank in LA?
Allen Ellender School ranks #50 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Allen Ellender School's MySchoolScout rating?
Allen Ellender School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Allen Ellender School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Allen Ellender School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Allen Ellender School a charter school?
No, Allen Ellender School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Allen Ellender School a Title I school?
No, Allen Ellender School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Allen Ellender School?
60.7% of students at Allen Ellender School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 755
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (504) 341-9469
- Area population (ZIP 70072)
- 55,641
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70072; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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