Excellent
#209 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 16% in state
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Bernard Parish · Meraux, LA
A St. Bernard Parish elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4101 Mistrot Drive, Meraux, LA 70075
- Math 53% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph J. Davies Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph J. Davies 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High2,422/100K
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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
$69,537
Median home value
$225,800
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70075; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacoste Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 711 | Compare → |
| Arlene Meraux Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Prompt Succor SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–7 | 2.6 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Chalmette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 485 | 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.
St. Bernard Parish
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School is listed in St. Bernard Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School is a public elementary school in Meraux, LA, part of St. Bernard Parish, serving approximately 650 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #209 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
What grades does Joseph J. Davies Elementary School serve?
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Joseph J. Davies Elementary School?
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 650 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph J. Davies Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph J. Davies Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph J. Davies Elementary School rank in LA?
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School ranks #209 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Joseph J. Davies Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Joseph J. Davies Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph J. Davies Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joseph J. Davies Elementary School a charter school?
No, Joseph J. Davies Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph J. Davies Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Joseph J. Davies Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph J. Davies Elementary School?
55.4% of students at Joseph J. Davies 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 650
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Bernard Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.8%
- Phone
- (504) 267-7890
- Area population (ZIP 70075)
- 5,349
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 70075; 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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