JUDGE LIONEL R. COLLINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, located in Marrero, LA with about 386 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 23 teachers, Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School is a public school located in Marrero, Louisiana, serving students in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Named in honor of the late Judge Lionel R. Collins, a prominent figure in the local legal and civil rights community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic growth, character development, and civic responsibility. It typically serves a diverse student population in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade range, focusing on foundational learning in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science.

The school is deeply integrated into the Marrero community, acting as a neighborhood hub for early childhood and elementary education. Like many schools within the Jefferson Parish district, it emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student engagement through extracurricular activities and community involvement. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a commitment to the legacy of its namesake, Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School at (504) 347-0254 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.