GREEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Green Park Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, located in Metairie, LA with about 454 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 24 teachers, Green Park 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.

Green Park Elementary School is a public school located in Metairie, Louisiana, serving students within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Situated in a suburban residential area, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children, fostering an environment centered on academic growth and social development. As part of a large school district, it typically follows state-mandated curriculum standards while offering various programs designed to support diverse learning needs and student engagement.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Green Park Elementary generally emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a supportive school culture. Like many schools in the Metairie area, it strives to balance traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests. Parents and guardians interested in specific details regarding current performance metrics, specialized programs, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to contact the school office directly or consult the Jefferson Parish Schools district website.

For more information, contact Green Park Elementary School at (504) 466-0205 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1409 North Upland Street
Metairie, LA 70003-5757
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GREEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Metairie, LA with about 454 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Jefferson Parish
Total Students:
454
Teachers:
24
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 454 students

Hispanic/Latino
59.0%
White
25.1%
Black or African American
11.5%
Asian
2.2%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.