NEBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Nebo Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LaSalle Parish school district, located in Jena, LA with about 168 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 11 teachers, Nebo Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Nebo Elementary School is a public school located in Jena, Louisiana, serving students within the LaSalle Parish School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the primary grades. Like many schools in the region, it emphasizes core academic subjects—such as reading, writing, and mathematics—while fostering a sense of community among its local student population.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the success of its students through a supportive learning environment. By maintaining small-town values and utilizing a localized approach to education, Nebo Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, families, and the surrounding Jena community, the school strives to promote both academic growth and the development of essential social skills in its young learners.

For more information, contact Nebo Elementary School at (318) 992-4416 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

300 Hwy. 777
Jena, LA 71342
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NEBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jena, LA with about 168 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LaSalle Parish
Total Students:
168
Teachers:
11.5
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 168 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.

White
98.8%
Hispanic/Latino
0.6%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

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.