Jennings Elementary School

1603 South Lake Arthur Ave.
Jennings, LA 70546

1,029 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Jennings Elementary School, located at 620 Florence Street in Jennings, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson Davis Parish School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic and social development of young learners in the local community, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for successful transitions into middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jennings Elementary is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Jennings. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, often encouraging parent and guardian participation to enhance the educational experience of its students. By providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the staff works to instill essential foundational skills and values, aiming to build a strong base for long-term academic achievement for the children of the surrounding area.

1,029

Total Students

55.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jennings Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	523
Hispanic	54
Black	365
Asian	4
Two or More	79
American Indian	4

White
523 (50.8 %)
Black
365 (35.5 %)
Two or More
79 (7.7 %)
Hispanic
54 (5.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)

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:	Jefferson Davis Parish
Phone:	(337)824-4972
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	1,029
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	667
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 92

Kindergarten 156

Grade 1 137

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 136

Grade 6 122