Jena Elementary School

399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

399

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jena Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	2
Black	48
Asian	2
Two or More	26
American Indian	5

White
316 (79.2 %)
Black
48 (12.0 %)
Two or More
26 (6.5 %)
American Indian
5 (1.3 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LaSalle Parish
Phone:	(318)992-2386
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 84

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 90