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#47 of 253 private schools in LA

Top 18% of private schools

St Edward the Confessor School

Elementary School · Metairie, LA

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

Private

4901 W METAIRIE AVE, Metairie, LA 70001

  • 9.4:1 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)
A-7.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,256.7
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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Diversity Index29%
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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Enrollment290
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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 St Edward the Confessor 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat 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

$70,187

Median home value

$313,300

Median rent

$1,145/mo

College educated

37.4%

Homeownership

51%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White83.8%
Hispanic9.7%
Asian4.5%
Black1.4%
Two or More0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bridgedale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–50.1 mi526Compare →
Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–80.6 mi185Compare →
Rudolph Matas SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–80.7 mi622Compare →
Kehoe-france SchoolPrivate · tuition9.1privatePK–70.8 mi273Compare →

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 Edward the Confessor School is listed in Metairie, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Edward the Confessor School

St Edward the Confessor School is a private elementary school in Metairie, LA, serving approximately 290 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 253 private schools in LA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Edward the Confessor School

What grades does St Edward the Confessor School serve?

St Edward the Confessor School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend St Edward the Confessor School?

St Edward the Confessor School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Edward the Confessor School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Edward the Confessor School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Edward the Confessor School rank in LA?

St Edward the Confessor School ranks #47 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is St Edward the Confessor School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Edward the Confessor School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Edward the Confessor School a private school?

Yes, St Edward the Confessor School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Edward the Confessor School a religious school?

St Edward the Confessor School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
290
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.1 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Jefferson Parish
Area population (ZIP 70001)
39,193
Area average commute
20.4 min
Area median age
40.5
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 70001; 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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