Very Good
#437 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 34% in state
Nebo Elementary School
Elementary School · Lasalle Parish · Jena, LA
A Lasalle Parish elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Hwy. 777, Jena, LA 71342
- Math 41% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nebo Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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
23.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nebo 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat 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 in LaSalle Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellowship Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 208 | Compare → |
| Goodpine Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 3–5 | Not available | 270 | Compare → |
| Jena Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–2 | Not available | 392 | Compare → |
| Olla-standard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 414 | 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.
Lasalle Parish
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Nebo Elementary School is listed in LaSalle Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nebo Elementary School
Nebo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jena, LA, part of Lasalle Parish, serving approximately 150 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #437 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nebo Elementary School
What grades does Nebo Elementary School serve?
Nebo Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Nebo Elementary School?
Nebo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nebo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nebo Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nebo Elementary School rank in LA?
Nebo Elementary School ranks #437 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Nebo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nebo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Nebo Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nebo Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nebo Elementary School a charter school?
No, Nebo Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nebo Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Nebo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nebo Elementary School?
23.3% of students at Nebo 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 150
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- LaSalle Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (318) 992-4416
- 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.
- 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 71342; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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