JENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jena Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LaSalle Parish school district, located in Jena, LA with about 358 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 22 teachers, Jena 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.
Jena Elementary School, located at 1941 East Oak Street in Jena, Louisiana, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community within the LaSalle Parish School District. The school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing the development of core academic skills in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, students, and parents, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Jena Elementary is recognized for its commitment to the holistic development of its students. The school often incorporates character-building initiatives and extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage social growth, creativity, and community involvement. As a key fixture in the town of Jena, the school remains dedicated to upholding district standards while addressing the unique needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in their formative years.
For more information, contact Jena Elementary School at (318) 992-5175 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5175
JENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jena, LA with about 358 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LaSalle Parish
- Total Students:
- 358
- Teachers:
- 22
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 358 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.3%
- Black or African American
- 17.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.