Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School

648 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School, located at 2500 Bent Tree Lane in Marrero, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the Westbank community, focusing on academic growth, literacy, and fundamental skill development during their formative elementary years.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student achievement and its role in the local neighborhood. By prioritizing a structured curriculum and encouraging community involvement, Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for successful transitions into middle school. Its location in Marrero provides a central hub for families in the area, emphasizing a sense of school pride and educational engagement for both students and staff.

648

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	101
Black	283
Asian	53
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

Black
283 (43.7 %)
White
185 (28.5 %)
Hispanic
101 (15.6 %)
Asian
53 (8.2 %)
Two or More
23 (3.5 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)340-0487
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	539
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 54

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	110
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	97
Grade 5	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	315	48.6%
Male	333	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)