Very Good
#277 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 21% in state
Jefferson Island Road Elementary
Elementary School · Iberia Parish · New Iberia, LA
An Iberia Parish elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6007 Jefferson Island Road, New Iberia, LA 70560
- Math 46% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Island Road Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jefferson Island Road Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,142/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Iberia), 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
$48,296
Median home value
$126,500
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70560; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 3.4 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Coteau Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | 3.8 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 4.3 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Center Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | 4.8 mi | 405 | 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.
Iberia Parish
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #11 of 23
- District spending per student
- $12,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Island Road Elementary is listed in Iberia Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Island Road Elementary
Jefferson Island Road Elementary is a public elementary school in New Iberia, LA, part of Iberia Parish, serving approximately 445 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #277 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Island Road Elementary
What grades does Jefferson Island Road Elementary serve?
Jefferson Island Road Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Jefferson Island Road Elementary?
Jefferson Island Road Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Island Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Island Road Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Island Road Elementary rank in LA?
Jefferson Island Road Elementary ranks #277 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Jefferson Island Road Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Island Road Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Jefferson Island Road Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Island Road Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jefferson Island Road Elementary a charter school?
No, Jefferson Island Road Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Island Road Elementary a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Island Road Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Island Road Elementary?
67.6% of students at Jefferson Island Road Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Iberia Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (337) 365-1120
- Area population (ZIP 70560)
- 37,589
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 70560; 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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