A.C. ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A.C. Alexander Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, located in Kenner, LA with about 565 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, A.C. Alexander Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

A.C. Alexander Elementary School, located in Kenner, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Situated on West Esplanade Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative years. The campus strives to create a supportive environment that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills while preparing young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of a diverse suburban community, the school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The curriculum is designed to align with state standards, often supplemented by efforts to promote character education and social-emotional learning. By prioritizing an inclusive classroom atmosphere and consistent academic expectations, A.C. Alexander Elementary works to ensure that all students have access to the resources necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.

For more information, contact A.C. Alexander Elementary School at (504) 469-7326 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 West Esplanade Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065-2799
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A.C. ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kenner, LA with about 565 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Jefferson Parish
Total Students:
565
Teachers:
30
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 565 students

Hispanic/Latino
64.1%
Black or African American
17.5%
White
14.9%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
1.1%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.