What grades does Tom Benson School serve?

Tom Benson School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Kenner area.

Where is Tom Benson School located?

Tom Benson School is a urban school in Kenner, LA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tom Benson School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tom Benson School is 13.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Kenner, LA?

Schools in Kenner include Tom Benson School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Kenner area.

LAPrimaryCSITSIATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Tom Benson School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Kenner, Louisiana|Jefferson Parish

Kenner, LA 70065

School Profile

Grades

PK–8

Enrollment

653

Student:Teacher

13.6:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Jefferson Parish

Econ. Disadvantaged

59.3%

Phone

(504)443-1361

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

14%

6th percentile in LA

Math Proficiency

11%

16th percentile in LA

Chronic Absenteeism

12.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

10 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.1:1

Better than average in LA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

669

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

57.1

81% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.25

Nurses

School Resource Officers

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)

631

Current enrollment

Stable(+8% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Benson School

Tom Benson School currently enrolls 653 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in LA.

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