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#820 of 1,288 schools in LA
Harahan School
Elementary School · Jefferson Parish · Harahan, LA
A Jefferson Parish elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6723 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, LA 70123
- Math 23% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harahan School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 53 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harahan 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated849/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harahan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,639
Median home value
$318,000
Median rent
$1,310/mo
College educated
44.2%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70123; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Rita SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–7 | 0.3 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Faith Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Hazel Park/hilda Knoff SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Allen Ellender SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–8 | Not available | 755 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #38 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
Harahan School is listed in Jefferson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harahan School
Harahan School is a public elementary school in Harahan, LA, part of Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 446 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #820 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harahan School
What grades does Harahan School serve?
Harahan School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Harahan School?
Harahan School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harahan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harahan School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harahan School rank in LA?
Harahan School ranks #820 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Harahan School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harahan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Harahan School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harahan School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harahan School a charter school?
No, Harahan School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harahan School a Title I school?
No, Harahan School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harahan School?
55.2% of students at Harahan 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
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (504) 737-3918
- Area population (ZIP 70123)
- 27,209
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 70123; 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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