WESTBANK COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Westbank Community School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, located in Marrero, LA with about 42 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 8 teachers, Westbank Community School has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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.

Westbank Community School, located on Barataria Boulevard in Marrero, Louisiana, serves as an alternative educational facility within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Designed primarily to support students who have struggled in traditional classroom environments, the school focuses on providing a structured, supportive atmosphere that emphasizes behavioral intervention and credit recovery. The institution’s mission is to help students get back on track toward graduation by addressing both their academic needs and the personal or social challenges that may have hindered their previous educational progress.

The school is characterized by its smaller, more personalized learning environment, which allows for closer monitoring of student progress and increased mentorship from staff. By offering a curriculum tailored to individual pacing and a focus on self-discipline, Westbank Community School aims to prepare its students for a successful transition back to a traditional high school setting or toward post-secondary opportunities. Through its targeted approach, the school serves as a vital resource for the local community, ensuring that students have a pathway to academic achievement despite past setbacks.

For more information, contact Westbank Community School at (504) 371-4651 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.