Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies

336 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Marrero Academy for Advanced Studies is a specialized public magnet school located in Marrero, Louisiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Jefferson Parish School System, the academy is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment for high-achieving students. It distinguishes itself through a focus on accelerated curriculum and enriched learning opportunities that go beyond the standard core requirements, aiming to prepare students for competitive high school programs and future academic success.

The school is known for its selective admissions process and its commitment to fostering a challenging, scholarly atmosphere. Beyond academics, Marrero Academy typically emphasizes character development and critical thinking skills, utilizing a dedicated faculty to provide personalized instruction. By maintaining high expectations and a focused learning environment, the school serves as a premier educational option for families in the West Bank area of Jefferson Parish who are looking for an advanced pathway for their children's primary and middle school education.

336

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	31
Black	105
Asian	72
Two or More	10
American Indian	5

White
113 (33.6 %)
Black
105 (31.2 %)
Asian
72 (21.4 %)
Hispanic
31 (9.2 %)
Two or More
10 (3.0 %)
American Indian
5 (1.5 %)

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)347-4739
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 38

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 60