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#528 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 41% in state
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson Parish · Lafitte, LA
A Jefferson Parish elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4924 City Park Drive, Lafitte, LA 70067
- Math 39% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
50.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leo E. Kerner Jr. 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,892/100K
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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
$61,183
Median home value
$205,400
Median rent
$1,326/mo
College educated
11.6%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Jefferson Parish
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #25 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
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School is listed in Jefferson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lafitte, LA, part of Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #528 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
What grades does Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School serve?
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School?
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School rank in LA?
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School ranks #528 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School a charter school?
No, Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School?
50.5% of students at Leo E. Kerner Jr. 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
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (504) 689-4136
- Area population (ZIP 70067)
- 2,687
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 70067; 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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