Jennings Elementary School

Summary:

Jennings Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 1,029 students in grades PK-6 in Jennings, Louisiana, which is part of the Jefferson Davis Parish school district. The school has seen a shift in its racial makeup in recent years, with a decrease in White students and an increase in African American and Hispanic students.

Jennings Elementary has shown mixed academic performance, outperforming the district and state averages in Mathematics and English Language Arts in 2023-2024, but with more inconsistent results in recent years. The school's African American and Hispanic students have performed strongly, ranking in the top half of Louisiana elementary schools, while the performance of White students and students with special needs has been more average. Jennings Elementary also has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby Acadia Parish schools, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to its neighbors.

These findings suggest that Jennings Elementary faces some unique challenges, including addressing inconsistencies in student performance, targeting interventions for specific student subgroups, and considering strategies to optimize staffing and resources to better support student learning. By closely analyzing the data and addressing these key areas, the school and district can work to enhance the educational experiences and outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1603 South Lake Arthur Ave.
       Jennings, LA  70546-5444


(337) 824-4972

District: Jefferson Davis Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
238th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,313 Help


Students who attend Jennings Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Jennings High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  1,029

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.8%
African American:
35.5%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jennings Elementary School ranks better than 64.7% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson Davis Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Jennings Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson Davis Parish School District. Racial makeup is: White (50.8%), African American (35.5%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jennings Elementary School is 18.4. 3 elementary schools in the Jefferson Davis Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jennings Elementary School is $12,313. 3 elementary schools in the Jefferson Davis Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jennings Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jennings Elementary School 238th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Jennings Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Jefferson Davis Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Davis Parish 39th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jennings Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jennings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 62.27 303rd 725 58.2%
2008 70.26 224th 743 69.9%
2009 59.66 345th 738 53.3%
2010 62.46 325th 736 55.8%
2011 71.10 245th 766 68.0%
2012 59.97 334th 764 56.3%
2013 54.03 381st 772 50.6%
2014 56.26 377th 777 51.5%
2015 40.28 512th 792 35.4%
2016 37.77 514th 742 30.7%
2017 39.57 495th 739 33.0%
2018 36.24 453rd 728 37.8%
2019 45.40 418th 731 42.8%
2021 35.70 477th 729 34.6%
2022 57.94 320th 727 56.0%
2023 50.51 375th 730 48.6%
2024 68.31 238th 675 64.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jennings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.06 29th 44 34.1%
2019 37.33 33rd 46 28.3%
2021 6.00 44th 45 2.2%
2022 5.83 47th 48 2.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jennings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.84 188th 333 43.5%
2021 18.53 274th 306 10.5%
2022 41.92 184th 307 40.1%
2023 30.64 217th 296 26.7%
2024 41.45 126th 208 39.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jennings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.30 388th 682 43.1%
2019 40.60 449th 697 35.6%
2021 33.90 488th 719 32.1%
2022 55.53 322nd 724 55.5%
2023 51.61 362nd 723 49.9%
2024 68.13 212th 674 68.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Jennings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.64 421st 684 38.5%
2021 32.04 493rd 705 30.1%
2022 54.26 335th 701 52.2%
2023 41.51 437th 705 38.0%
2024 65.90 235th 635 63.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jennings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.53 140th 281 50.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Jennings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.03 398th 696 42.8%
2021 41.83 417th 704 40.8%
2022 57.23 323rd 712 54.6%
2023 58.97 316th 713 55.7%
2024 69.07 204th 651 68.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Jennings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.41 362nd 547 33.8%
2019 37.13 390th 559 30.2%
2021 38.01 347th 564 38.5%
2022 54.50 235th 562 58.2%
2023 54.57 241st 570 57.7%
2024 66.90 147th 509 71.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jennings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.11 83rd 189 56.1%
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Rank History for White students at Jennings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.61 384th 516 25.6%
2019 31.90 409th 517 20.9%
2021 19.09 461st 522 11.7%
2022 48.42 301st 517 41.8%
2023 40.52 355th 518 31.5%
2024 48.65 251st 434 42.2%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Jennings Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 551 551
1990 428 202 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1991 433 215 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1992 434 212 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1993 403 189 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1994 365 186 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 554
1995 332 212 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1996 332 212 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1997 286 199 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1998 276 205 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1999 277 211 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2000 272 178 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2001 281 176 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2002 266 183 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 453
2003 266 183 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 453
2004 260 186 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 451
2005 256 179 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 350 257 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 613
2007 345 277 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2008 352 252 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2009 363 250 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2010 361 234 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2011 343 221 1 2 0 0 21 0 588
2012 369 217 2 3 0 0 14 0 605
2013 375 210 3 2 0 0 7 0 597
2014 345 189 1 8 1 0 23 0 567
2015 323 192 3 13 2 0 28 0 561
2016 319 209 1 10 2 0 27 0 568
2017 315 199 1 19 2 0 35 0 571
2018 307 199 2 16 1 0 40 0 565
2019 283 188 2 22 2 0 34 0 531
2020 285 170 2 22 2 0 43 0 524
2021 272 170 6 19 3 0 35 0 505
2022 278 166 3 17 1 0 30 0 495
2023 523 365 4 54 4 0 79 0 1029

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jennings Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 551 34.0 16.2 68.1
1990 630 34.0 18.5 57.3
1991 648 38.0 17.0 57.3
1992 646 38.0 17.0 59.6
1993 592 38.0 15.6 62
1994 554 38.0 14.6 60.1
1995 548 31.0 17.7 66.2
1996 548 31.0 17.7 66.2
1997 488 29.0 16.8 62.5
1998 486 27.0 18.0 64.8
1999 493 28.0 17.6 78.9
2000 457 31.0 14.7 77.2
2001 462 31.0 14.9 74
2002 453 29.0 15.6 75.1
2003 453 29.0 15.6 75.1
2004 451 29.0 15.6 77.2
2005 437 30.4 14.4 72.3
2006 613 38.7 15.8 68.8
2007 624 41.0 15.2 70
2008 606 40.5 15.0 67
2009 618 38.0 16.3 72.2
2010 600 40.7 14.7 76.8
2011 588 38.0 15.4 75.9
2012 605 35.0 17.2 76.2
2013 597 36.7 16.2 73.9
2014 567 32.8 17.2 73.7
2015 561 32.0 17.5 74.3
2016 568 38.0 14.9 61.4
2017 571 30.3 18.7 71.3
2018 565 25.5 22.1 53.8
2019 531 25.4 20.8 58.8
2020 524 25.3 20.6 61.5
2021 505 25.4 19.8 65.7
2022 495 25.2 19.6 52.7
2023 1029 55.7 18.4 78.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jennings Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 551 34.0 16.2 68.1
1990 630 34.0 18.5 57.3
1991 648 38.0 17.0 57.3
1992 646 38.0 17.0 59.6
1993 592 38.0 15.6 62
1994 554 38.0 14.6 60.1
1995 548 31.0 17.7 66.2
1996 548 31.0 17.7 66.2
1997 488 29.0 16.8 62.5
1998 486 27.0 18.0 64.8
1999 493 28.0 17.6 78.9
2000 457 31.0 14.7 77.2
2001 462 31.0 14.9 74
2002 453 29.0 15.6 75.1
2003 453 29.0 15.6 75.1
2004 451 29.0 15.6 77.2
2005 437 30.4 14.4 72.3
2006 613 38.7 15.8 68.8
2007 624 41.0 15.2 70
2008 606 40.5 15.0 67
2009 618 38.0 16.3 72.2
2010 600 40.7 14.7 76.8
2011 588 38.0 15.4 75.9
2012 605 35.0 17.2 76.2
2013 597 36.7 16.2 73.9
2014 567 32.8 17.2 73.7
2015 561 32.0 17.5 74.3
2016 568 38.0 14.9 61.4
2017 571 30.3 18.7 71.3
2018 565 25.5 22.1 53.8
2019 531 25.4 20.8 58.8
2020 524 25.3 20.6 61.5
2021 505 25.4 19.8 65.7
2022 495 25.2 19.6 52.7
2023 1029 55.7 18.4 78.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jennings Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,939
2018 $9,728
2019 $10,425
2020 $10,018
2021 $11,011
2022 $12,313

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jennings Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 418th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 375th of 730 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jennings Elementary School)6568
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Davis Parish)7774
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jennings Elementary School)6467
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Davis Parish)7564
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Jennings Elementary School)3339
 6%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Davis Parish)4949
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jennings Elementary School)6869
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Davis Parish)7576
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6960
 9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jennings Elementary School)6875
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Davis Parish)7869
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Jennings Elementary School)5460
 6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Davis Parish)5960
 1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jennings Elementary School)6549
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Davis Parish)7273
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jennings Elementary School)5666
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Davis Parish)7270
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Jennings Elementary School)3537
 2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Davis Parish)5551
 4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jennings Elementary School)7358
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Davis Parish)6966
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jennings Elementary School)6665
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Davis Parish)7067
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6766
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Jennings Elementary School)5134
 17%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Davis Parish)6148
 13%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5311029
 93.8%
African American188365
 94.1%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic2254
 145.5%
Pacific Islander00
White283523
 84.8%
Two or More Races3479
 132.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.8%78.9%
 20.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,029 students attended Jennings Elementary School.

Jennings Elementary School ranks 238th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Jennings Elementary School are 51% White, 35% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Students who attend Jennings Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Jennings High School


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