Phoebe Hearst School

692 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Phoebe Hearst Elementary School, located in Metairie, Louisiana, is a public school within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its focus on providing a structured, supportive academic environment. It is a staple of the local community, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also fostering social-emotional development to prepare students for middle school transitions.

Beyond its core curriculum, Phoebe Hearst is known for promoting an inclusive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to enrich the student experience, aiming to create a well-rounded educational foundation. With its long-standing presence in the Metairie area, the school remains a key institution for families seeking a neighborhood-based learning environment within the larger Jefferson Parish district.

692

Total Students

42.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phoebe Hearst School
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	440
Black	154
Asian	14
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
440 (63.6 %)
Black
154 (22.3 %)
White
69 (10.0 %)
Asian
14 (2.0 %)
Two or More
12 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)887-8814
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	692
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 129

Grade 1 137

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Phoebe Hearst School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	129
Grade 1	137
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Phoebe Hearst School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	329	47.5%
Male	363	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)