Green Park Elementary School

1409 North Upland Street
Metairie, LA 70003

446 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Green Park Elementary School is a public school located in Metairie, Louisiana, serving students within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Situated in a suburban residential area, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children, fostering an environment centered on academic growth and social development. As part of a large school district, it typically follows state-mandated curriculum standards while offering various programs designed to support diverse learning needs and student engagement.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Green Park Elementary generally emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a supportive school culture. Like many schools in the Metairie area, it strives to balance traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests. Parents and guardians interested in specific details regarding current performance metrics, specialized programs, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to contact the school office directly or consult the Jefferson Parish Schools district website.

446

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Green Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	321
Black	36
Asian	11
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

Hispanic
321 (72.0 %)
White
71 (15.9 %)
Black
36 (8.1 %)
Asian
11 (2.5 %)
Two or More
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (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 Parish
Phone:	(504)466-0205
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 64

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Green Park Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	64
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Green Park Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	44.6%
Male	247	55.4%

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