ELLA DOLHONDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ella Dolhonde Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, located in Metairie, LA with about 501 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 24 teachers, Ella Dolhonde Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Ella Dolhonde Elementary School, located in Metairie, Louisiana, is a public school serving students in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. It is widely recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a supportive, community-focused environment. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a curriculum designed to foster both academic proficiency and social-emotional development.

As a staple of the Metairie community, the school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and parent involvement. Ella Dolhonde is known for its dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing various instructional strategies to help children achieve grade-level benchmarks. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Ella Dolhonde Elementary School at (504) 837-5370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

219 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001-5198
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ELLA DOLHONDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Metairie, LA with about 501 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Jefferson Parish
Total Students:
501
Teachers:
24.82
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 501 students

White
40.1%
Hispanic/Latino
28.1%
Black or African American
25.5%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian
1.6%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

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.