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#629 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 49% in state
Based on limited data
Jena Elementary School
Elementary School · Lasalle Parish · Jena, LA
A Lasalle Parish elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
758 E. Sharbono Street, Jena, LA 71342
- Math 67% proficient (2009)
- Reading 72% proficient (2009)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jena Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jena Elementary 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,556
Median home value
$154,000
Median rent
$533/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Fellowship Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 4.8 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Nebo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 150 | Compare → |
| Olla-standard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 414 | 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.
Lasalle Parish
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jena Elementary School is listed in LaSalle Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jena Elementary School
Jena Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jena, LA, part of Lasalle Parish, serving approximately 392 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #629 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jena Elementary School
What grades does Jena Elementary School serve?
Jena Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Jena Elementary School?
Jena Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jena Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jena Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jena Elementary School rank in LA?
Jena Elementary School ranks #629 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Jena Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jena Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Jena Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jena Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Jena Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jena Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jena Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jena Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jena Elementary School?
15.6% of students at Jena Elementary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- LaSalle Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (318) 992-5175
- Area population (ZIP 71342)
- 7,389
- Area average commute
- 40 min
- Area median age
- 41
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.
- 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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 71342; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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