RALPH J BUNCHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ralph J Bunche Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, located in Metairie, LA with about 366 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 21 teachers, Ralph J Bunche Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Ralph J. Bunche Elementary School, located in Metairie, Louisiana, operates as part of the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Named in honor of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning diplomat and civil rights activist Ralph Bunche, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It serves a diverse student population, emphasizing foundational academic skills in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, while striving to prepare students for success in their middle school years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students by encouraging character building and community engagement. As an integral part of the Metairie community, Ralph J. Bunche Elementary works to bridge the gap between home and school by maintaining active communication with families and providing a supportive atmosphere. The faculty and staff are committed to implementing evidence-based teaching strategies to meet the evolving educational needs of its student body within the Jefferson Parish district.

For more information, contact Ralph J Bunche Elementary at (504) 934-4875 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.