A.C. Alexander School

600 West Esplanade Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065

680 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

A.C. Alexander Elementary School, located in Kenner, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Situated on West Esplanade Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative years. The campus strives to create a supportive environment that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills while preparing young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of a diverse suburban community, the school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The curriculum is designed to align with state standards, often supplemented by efforts to promote character education and social-emotional learning. By prioritizing an inclusive classroom atmosphere and consistent academic expectations, A.C. Alexander Elementary works to ensure that all students have access to the resources necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.

680

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A.C. Alexander School
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	453
Black	94
Asian	14
Two or More	15

Hispanic
453 (66.6 %)
White
104 (15.3 %)
Black
94 (13.8 %)
Two or More
15 (2.2 %)
Asian
14 (2.1 %)

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 Parish
Phone:	(504)469-7326
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 43

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 70

Grade 7 72

Grade 8 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for A.C. Alexander School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	54
Grade 6	70
Grade 7	72
Grade 8	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for A.C. Alexander School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	330	48.5%
Male	350	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)