What grades does J.C. Ellis School serve?

J.C. Ellis School is a Primary school serving students in Metairie, LA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is J.C. Ellis School located?

J.C. Ellis School is located at Metairie, LA in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at J.C. Ellis School?

J.C. Ellis School has a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What schools are in Metairie, LA?

Metairie, LA is served by the local school district. J.C. Ellis School is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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J.C. Ellis School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Metairie, Louisiana|Jefferson Parish

Metairie, LA 70005

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School Profile

Grades

PK–8

Enrollment

608

Student:Teacher

11.5:1

Locale

Urban

District

Jefferson Parish

Econ. Disadvantaged

45.7%

Phone

(504)833-7254

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

48%

66th percentile in LA

Math Proficiency

40%

75th percentile in LA

Chronic Absenteeism

2.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

21 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1

Near average in LA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

562

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

77% fully certified

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,155

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,144

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,779

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 20%State 29%Local 51%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$254,906

+1.4% 1yr-1.8% 5yr

New Orleans, LA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

24.5%

Below 150% poverty line

6.1%

Unemployment rate

10.5%

Uninsured residents

13.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

6,174

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

5,282

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,270 (24%)

Other Health Impairment

1,041 (20%)

Autism

1,018 (19%)

Speech/Language Impairment

735 (14%)

Intellectual Disability

493 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

102 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

587

Current enrollment

Stable(-5% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about J.C. Ellis School

J.C. Ellis School currently enrolls 608 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in LA.

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