Bissonet Plaza School

658 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Bissonet Plaza Elementary School is a public school located in Metairie, Louisiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Jefferson Parish Public School System, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a suburban community setting. The campus is known for fostering a neighborhood-oriented environment where staff and families work together to support student development during their formative academic years.

The school places a strong emphasis on core academic subjects while encouraging social-emotional growth through various extracurricular activities and community engagement. By utilizing a diverse curriculum designed to meet state standards, Bissonet Plaza aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. With a commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere, the institution serves as a central hub for the local Bissonet community, prioritizing both student achievement and character building.

658

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bissonet Plaza School
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	354
Black	135
Asian	29
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

Hispanic
354 (53.8 %)
Black
135 (20.5 %)
White
126 (19.1 %)
Asian
29 (4.4 %)
Two or More
12 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)887-0470
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	349
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 37

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 70

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bissonet Plaza School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	65
Grade 6	70
Grade 7	60
Grade 8	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bissonet Plaza School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	311	47.3%
Male	347	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)