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#920 of 1,288 schools in LA
Tom Benson School
Elementary School · Jefferson Parish · Kenner, LA
A Jefferson Parish elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3315 Maine Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065
- Math 16% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tom Benson School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 53 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tom Benson 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kenner), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,899
Median home value
$255,800
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Schneckenburger Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Bissonet Plaza SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| Atonement Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| St Philip Neri SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–7 | 0.9 mi | 459 | 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.
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.
Jefferson Parish
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #43 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
Tom Benson School is listed in Jefferson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tom Benson School
Tom Benson School is a public elementary school in Kenner, LA, part of Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 653 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #920 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tom Benson School
What grades does Tom Benson School serve?
Tom Benson School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Tom Benson School?
Tom Benson School has an enrollment of approximately 653 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tom Benson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tom Benson School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tom Benson School rank in LA?
Tom Benson School ranks #920 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Tom Benson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tom Benson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Tom Benson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tom Benson School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tom Benson School a charter school?
No, Tom Benson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tom Benson School a Title I school?
No, Tom Benson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tom Benson School?
59.3% of students at Tom Benson 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
- 653
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (504) 443-1361
- Area population (ZIP 70065)
- 48,979
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 70065; 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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