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#20 of 253 private schools in LA

Top 8% of private schools

Slater Torah Academy

Elementary School · Metairie, LA

A private elementary school in Metairie, LA serving grades Pre-K – 7th.

Private

5210 W ESPLANADE AVE, Metairie, LA 70006

  • 7.3:1 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)
A8.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,416
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.9 / 10
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Diversity Index66%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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Enrollment48
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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 Slater Torah Academy 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 76Very Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • 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

$74,049

Median home value

$333,000

Median rent

$1,206/mo

College educated

37.6%

Homeownership

61.4%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Two or More39.6%
Black35.4%
White25.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Greater New Orleans Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–100.3 mi21Compare →
Harold Keller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–50.3 mi614Compare →
Alice Birney Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–50.6 mi616Compare →
Memorial Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–80.7 mi247Compare →

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.

Slater Torah Academy is listed in Metairie, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Slater Torah Academy

Slater Torah Academy is a private elementary school in Metairie, LA, serving approximately 48 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 253 private schools in LA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Slater Torah Academy

What grades does Slater Torah Academy serve?

Slater Torah Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend Slater Torah Academy?

Slater Torah Academy has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Slater Torah Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Slater Torah Academy is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Slater Torah Academy rank in LA?

Slater Torah Academy ranks #20 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Slater Torah Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Slater Torah Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Slater Torah Academy a private school?

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

Is Slater Torah Academy a religious school?

Slater Torah Academy has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
48
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Jefferson Parish
Area population (ZIP 70006)
16,013
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
39.1
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 70006; 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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