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#166 of 253 private schools in LA

Memorial Baptist School

Elementary School · Metairie, LA

A private elementary school in Metairie, LA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

5701 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, Metairie, LA 70003

  • 15.4:1 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)
C3.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.0 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,176.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index63%
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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Enrollment247
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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 Memorial Baptist 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High1,892/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$76,151

Median home value

$255,300

Median rent

$1,191/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

76.7%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White47.0%
Hispanic37.2%
Black12.1%
Asian1.2%
Pacific Islander1.2%
Two or More1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Atonement Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8K–80.7 mi167Compare →
Slater Torah AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1PK–70.7 mi48Compare →
St Ann Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition4.3PK–70.7 mi615Compare →
St Philip Neri SchoolPrivate · tuition4.7PK–70.7 mi459Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Memorial Baptist School is listed in Metairie, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Memorial Baptist School

Memorial Baptist School is a private elementary school in Metairie, LA, serving approximately 247 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 253 private schools in LA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Memorial Baptist School

What grades does Memorial Baptist School serve?

Memorial Baptist School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Memorial Baptist School?

Memorial Baptist School has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Baptist School?

The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Baptist School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Memorial Baptist School rank in LA?

Memorial Baptist School ranks #166 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Memorial Baptist School's MySchoolScout rating?

Memorial Baptist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Memorial Baptist School a private school?

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

Is Memorial Baptist School a religious school?

Memorial Baptist School has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
247
Gender Split
42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
181 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Jefferson Parish
Area population (ZIP 70003)
39,714
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
44
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 70003; 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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