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#96 of 253 private schools in LA

Top 38% of private schools

Islamic School of Greater New Orleans

Elementary School · Kenner, LA

A private elementary school in Kenner, LA serving grades Pre-K – 7th.

Private

2420 ILLINOIS AVE, Kenner, LA 70062

  • 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,204
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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Diversity Index19%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment107
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in LA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Islamic School of Greater New Orleans 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 79Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,182/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kenner), 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

$55,293

Median home value

$197,500

Median rent

$1,150/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

20%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White89.7%
Asian6.5%
Black3.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.7PK–120.4 mi2,303Compare →
John Clancy/joseph Maggiore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–50.5 mi571Compare →
Green Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–51.1 mi467Compare →
G.t. Woods SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–81.2 mi364Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Islamic School of Greater New Orleans is listed in Kenner, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Islamic School of Greater New Orleans

Islamic School of Greater New Orleans is a private elementary school in Kenner, LA, serving approximately 107 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 253 private schools in LA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Islamic School of Greater New Orleans

What grades does Islamic School of Greater New Orleans serve?

Islamic School of Greater New Orleans serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend Islamic School of Greater New Orleans?

Islamic School of Greater New Orleans has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Islamic School of Greater New Orleans?

The student-teacher ratio at Islamic School of Greater New Orleans is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Islamic School of Greater New Orleans rank in LA?

Islamic School of Greater New Orleans ranks #96 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Islamic School of Greater New Orleans's MySchoolScout rating?

Islamic School of Greater New Orleans has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Islamic School of Greater New Orleans a private school?

Yes, Islamic School of Greater New Orleans is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Islamic School of Greater New Orleans a religious school?

Islamic School of Greater New Orleans has a Islamic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
107
Gender Split
65% M / 35% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Islamic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson Parish
Area population (ZIP 70062)
17,765
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
36.8
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 70062; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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