Phoebe Hearst School

Summary:

Phoebe Hearst School is an elementary school in Metairie, Louisiana, serving 692 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Jefferson Parish school district, which is ranked 72 out of 122 districts in the state.

Phoebe Hearst School has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic (63.58%) and significant African American (22.25%) and White (9.97%) representation, which differs notably from the nearby schools like Green Park Elementary, Bissonet Plaza School, and Tom Benson School, which tend to have higher percentages of White students. Academically, Phoebe Hearst School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools, with performance on LEAP tests below the Jefferson Parish and Louisiana averages across all grades and subjects, particularly for White and low-socioeconomic status students.

While the nearby schools share similar demographic and academic profiles, Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies, located less than a mile away, is a high-performing school that ranks in the top 5 in Louisiana, with a significantly different student population that is majority White (56.22%) and Asian (21.53%). Addressing the challenges faced by Phoebe Hearst School, such as its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (37.62% to 53.18%) and relatively high student-teacher ratio (16.1 to 18.2), will require a comprehensive, equity-focused approach to support the unique needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5208 Wabash Street
       Metairie, LA  70001-1098


(504) 887-8814

District: Jefferson Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
499th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,843 Help


Students who attend Phoebe Hearst School usually attend:

Middle:    John Q. Adams Middle School
High:    East Jefferson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  692

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.6%
African American:
22.3%
White:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.2% Help


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Compare Details Phoebe Hearst School ranks worse than 73.9% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 29th among 47 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.6%), African American (22.3%), White (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phoebe Hearst School is 16.1, which is the 10th best among 47 elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phoebe Hearst School is $16,843. 30 elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Phoebe Hearst School:

SchoolDigger ranks Phoebe Hearst School 499th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Phoebe Hearst School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Parish 72nd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Phoebe Hearst School

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Rank History for all students at Phoebe Hearst School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 39.06 484th 725 33.2%
2008 41.25 467th 743 37.1%
2009 62.54 319th 738 56.8%
2010 58.50 357th 736 51.5%
2011 63.51 316th 766 58.7%
2012 74.06 198th 764 74.1%
2013 73.77 182nd 772 76.4%
2014 75.40 165th 777 78.8%
2015 63.05 307th 792 61.2%
2016 53.76 387th 742 47.8%
2017 58.76 351st 739 52.5%
2018 36.65 449th 728 38.3%
2019 45.16 423rd 731 42.1%
2021 31.38 503rd 729 31.0%
2022 19.28 607th 727 16.5%
2023 27.76 546th 730 25.2%
2024 29.74 499th 675 26.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Phoebe Hearst School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.68 16th 89 82.0%
2019 63.35 26th 91 71.4%
2021 36.48 52nd 75 30.7%
2022 39.45 57th 90 36.7%
2023 47.74 46th 97 52.6%
2024 51.13 38th 86 55.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Phoebe Hearst School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.33 217th 306 29.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Phoebe Hearst School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.84 324th 682 52.5%
2019 49.27 381st 697 45.3%
2021 31.32 511th 719 28.9%
2022 18.45 622nd 724 14.1%
2023 31.66 521st 723 27.9%
2024 31.34 502nd 674 25.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Phoebe Hearst School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.60 493rd 684 27.9%
2021 28.41 514th 705 27.1%
2022 23.90 562nd 701 19.8%
2023 26.73 551st 705 21.8%
2024 30.01 474th 635 25.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Phoebe Hearst School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.17 361st 696 48.1%
2021 37.18 447th 704 36.5%
2022 18.30 612th 712 14.0%
2023 30.31 516th 713 27.6%
2024 32.28 481st 651 26.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Phoebe Hearst School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.37 342nd 547 37.5%
2019 44.93 333rd 559 40.4%
2021 54.13 234th 564 58.5%
2022 35.43 383rd 562 31.9%
2023 40.32 345th 570 39.5%
2024 31.71 367th 509 27.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Phoebe Hearst School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.37 72nd 168 57.1%
2019 48.78 102nd 190 46.3%
2021 33.70 142nd 202 29.7%
2022 22.48 189th 220 14.1%
2023 31.12 173rd 233 25.8%
2024 41.24 114th 189 39.7%
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Rank History for White students at Phoebe Hearst School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.36 273rd 516 47.1%
2019 31.11 415th 517 19.7%
2021 17.03 467th 522 10.5%
2022 16.23 475th 517 8.1%
2023 16.39 468th 518 9.7%
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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 Phoebe Hearst 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 652 652
1990 392 172 20 39 2 n/a n/a 0 625
1991 415 172 15 54 3 n/a n/a 0 659
1992 381 158 28 71 3 n/a n/a 0 641
1993 361 151 24 77 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1994 373 166 25 90 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1995 353 160 27 88 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1996 353 160 27 88 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1997 332 143 37 84 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1998 300 155 41 97 1 n/a n/a 0 594
1999 325 142 37 90 1 n/a n/a 0 595
2000 320 144 42 94 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2001 273 136 44 97 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2002 266 169 51 121 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2003 266 169 51 121 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2004 251 219 49 115 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2005 216 261 59 126 2 n/a n/a 0 664
2006 138 179 37 117 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2007 159 181 41 141 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2008 171 247 34 156 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2009 159 125 15 183 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2010 152 147 18 197 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2011 189 158 13 198 7 7 8 0 580
2012 186 155 11 282 0 8 6 0 648
2013 152 146 14 345 2 6 5 0 670
2014 182 153 14 358 2 7 8 0 724
2015 162 163 12 399 2 10 6 0 754
2016 152 134 16 430 1 8 11 0 752
2017 163 120 15 448 1 4 10 0 761
2018 120 149 21 318 0 0 9 0 617
2019 110 168 18 317 0 0 6 0 619
2020 112 171 18 330 0 4 7 0 642
2021 98 157 17 337 1 3 9 0 622
2022 75 155 17 364 0 2 9 0 622
2023 69 154 14 440 1 2 12 0 692

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 Phoebe Hearst School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 652 37.0 17.6 38
1990 625 36.0 17.3 41.4
1991 659 34.0 19.3 44.2
1992 641 36.0 17.8 51.2
1993 613 35.0 17.5 53.2
1994 654 41.0 16.0 57.2
1995 628 37.0 17.0 45.5
1996 628 37.0 17.0 45.5
1997 596 36.0 16.6 46.5
1998 594 37.0 16.1 45.3
1999 595 34.0 17.5 57
2000 600 37.0 16.2 57
2001 550 37.0 14.9 57.8
2002 607 36.0 16.9 71.8
2003 607 36.0 16.9 71.8
2004 634 37.6 16.9 67.5
2005 664 40.6 16.4 67.5
2006 471 35.0 13.5 66.5
2007 522 35.2 14.8 80.5
2008 608 38.8 15.7 84.2
2009 483 32.0 15.1 81.4
2010 515 33.0 15.6 86
2011 580 36.0 16.1 86.2
2012 648 40.0 16.2 88.4
2013 670 42.0 15.9 89.9
2014 724 42.0 17.2 87.3
2015 754 46.0 16.3 86.7
2016 752 47.0 16.0 84
2017 761 41.4 18.3 51.4
2018 617 33.0 18.6 42.5
2019 619 27.8 22.2 50.2
2020 642 33.6 19.0 52.8
2021 622 34.1 18.2 51.3
2022 622 35.0 17.7 37.6
2023 692 42.7 16.1 53.2

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 Phoebe Hearst School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 652 37.0 17.6 38
1990 625 36.0 17.3 41.4
1991 659 34.0 19.3 44.2
1992 641 36.0 17.8 51.2
1993 613 35.0 17.5 53.2
1994 654 41.0 16.0 57.2
1995 628 37.0 17.0 45.5
1996 628 37.0 17.0 45.5
1997 596 36.0 16.6 46.5
1998 594 37.0 16.1 45.3
1999 595 34.0 17.5 57
2000 600 37.0 16.2 57
2001 550 37.0 14.9 57.8
2002 607 36.0 16.9 71.8
2003 607 36.0 16.9 71.8
2004 634 37.6 16.9 67.5
2005 664 40.6 16.4 67.5
2006 471 35.0 13.5 66.5
2007 522 35.2 14.8 80.5
2008 608 38.8 15.7 84.2
2009 483 32.0 15.1 81.4
2010 515 33.0 15.6 86
2011 580 36.0 16.1 86.2
2012 648 40.0 16.2 88.4
2013 670 42.0 15.9 89.9
2014 724 42.0 17.2 87.3
2015 754 46.0 16.3 86.7
2016 752 47.0 16.0 84
2017 761 41.4 18.3 51.4
2018 617 33.0 18.6 42.5
2019 619 27.8 22.2 50.2
2020 642 33.6 19.0 52.8
2021 622 34.1 18.2 51.3
2022 622 35.0 17.7 37.6
2023 692 42.7 16.1 53.2

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 Phoebe Hearst School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,116
2018 $11,852
2019 $11,718
2020 $11,684
2021 $13,462
2022 $16,843

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Phoebe Hearst 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 423rd of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 546th of 730 Elementary schools
 16.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Phoebe Hearst School)7353
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)7058
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Phoebe Hearst School)6846
 22%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6552
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Phoebe Hearst School)4634
 12%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Phoebe Hearst School)5953
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)6757
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Phoebe Hearst School)7547
 28%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6758
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Phoebe Hearst School)4635
 11%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)5147
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Phoebe Hearst School)4128
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)6352
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Phoebe Hearst School)6363
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6761
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Phoebe Hearst School)5144
 7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)5642
 14%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students619692
 11.8%
African American168154
 8.3%
American Indian01
Asian1814
 22.2%
Hispanic317440
 38.8%
Pacific Islander02
White11069
 37.3%
Two or More Races612
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.2%53.2%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Phoebe Hearst School

Students who attend Phoebe Hearst School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John Q. Adams Middle School
High : East Jefferson High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 692 students attended Phoebe Hearst School.

Students at Phoebe Hearst School are 64% Hispanic, 22% African American, 10% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Phoebe Hearst School ranks 499th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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