Paul J. Solis Elementary School

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Paul J. Solis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gretna, Louisiana, serving 746 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, which is ranked 72 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paul J. Solis Elementary has a diverse student population, with 42.23% White, 32.17% African American, 17.83% Hispanic, and 6.3% Asian students. Academically, the school performs well, with 59% of students proficient or better in LEAP Mathematics and 63% proficient or better in LEAP English Language Arts, outperforming the district and state averages. The school particularly excels for English Language Learners and Special Education students, ranking in the top 20 and top 25 Louisiana elementary schools for those subgroups, respectively. However, the school struggles with the performance of its White student population, ranking in the bottom 25% of Louisiana elementary schools for this subgroup.

Compared to nearby schools in the Jefferson Parish district, Paul J. Solis Elementary generally outperforms its peers on LEAP assessments, though some schools like Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary and Woodmere School have shown stronger performance in specific grade levels or subject areas. When compared to nearby charter schools, such as Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School and Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish, Paul J. Solis Elementary performs better on average.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2850 Mt. Laurel Drive
       Gretna, LA  70056-7899


(504) 392-7867

District: Jefferson Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
370th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,995 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  739

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.6%
African American:
31.9%
Hispanic:
17.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Paul J. Solis Elementary School ranks worse than 54.8% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 10th 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 48.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Paul J. Solis Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.6%), African American (31.9%), Hispanic (17.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paul J. Solis Elementary School is 19.6. 48 elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paul J. Solis Elementary School is $14,995. 48 elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paul J. Solis Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paul J. Solis Elementary School 370th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Paul J. Solis Elementary 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 Paul J. Solis Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Paul J. Solis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 64.90 278th 725 61.7%
2008 67.67 255th 743 65.7%
2009 62.88 312th 738 57.7%
2010 64.96 299th 736 59.4%
2011 53.38 410th 766 46.5%
2012 62.34 321st 764 58.0%
2013 59.12 336th 772 56.5%
2014 60.07 339th 777 56.4%
2015 61.58 322nd 792 59.3%
2016 67.36 263rd 742 64.6%
2017 66.26 279th 739 62.2%
2018 65.17 200th 728 72.5%
2019 72.96 215th 731 70.6%
2021 61.86 289th 729 60.4%
2022 58.85 314th 727 56.8%
2023 63.26 288th 730 60.5%
2024 48.69 370th 675 45.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Paul J. Solis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.43 15th 89 83.1%
2019 74.59 15th 91 83.5%
2021 67.00 16th 75 78.7%
2022 67.91 17th 90 81.1%
2023 78.15 14th 97 85.6%
2024 68.53 12th 86 86.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Paul J. Solis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.01 62nd 333 81.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paul J. Solis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.91 112th 682 83.6%
2019 73.34 174th 697 75.0%
2021 66.84 233rd 719 67.6%
2022 57.78 303rd 724 58.1%
2023 68.17 215th 723 70.3%
2024 53.44 337th 674 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Paul J. Solis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.64 238th 684 65.2%
2021 64.98 266th 705 62.3%
2022 62.60 266th 701 62.1%
2023 61.59 285th 705 59.6%
2024 41.43 401st 635 36.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Paul J. Solis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.72 23rd 281 91.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Paul J. Solis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.75 273rd 696 60.8%
2021 60.09 281st 704 60.1%
2022 54.65 349th 712 51.0%
2023 59.35 312th 713 56.2%
2024 53.15 328th 651 49.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Paul J. Solis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.11 7th 13 46.2%
2022 34.51 9th 13 30.8%
2023 64.37 3rd 14 78.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Paul J. Solis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.12 50th 547 90.9%
2019 81.91 74th 559 86.8%
2021 68.67 131st 564 76.8%
2022 63.67 160th 562 71.5%
2023 62.51 184th 570 67.7%
2024 65.37 157th 509 69.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paul J. Solis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.60 28th 168 83.3%
2019 87.18 10th 190 94.7%
2021 80.88 26th 202 87.1%
2022 71.30 58th 220 73.6%
2023 61.80 87th 233 62.7%
2024 57.50 72nd 189 61.9%
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Rank History for White students at Paul J. Solis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.93 356th 516 31.0%
2019 39.81 357th 517 30.9%
2021 32.90 394th 522 24.5%
2022 31.33 407th 517 21.3%
2023 44.21 327th 518 36.9%
2024 21.87 390th 434 10.1%
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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 Paul J. Solis 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 856 856
1990 462 356 58 48 0 n/a n/a 0 924
1991 462 331 47 40 0 n/a n/a 0 880
1992 490 307 44 46 2 n/a n/a 0 889
1993 465 306 45 46 3 n/a n/a 0 865
1994 440 320 61 58 2 n/a n/a 0 881
1995 437 366 52 42 2 n/a n/a 0 899
1996 437 366 52 42 2 n/a n/a 0 899
1997 430 376 51 41 0 n/a n/a 0 898
1998 397 345 52 56 0 n/a n/a 0 850
1999 348 366 48 57 5 n/a n/a 0 824
2000 345 311 44 56 3 n/a n/a 0 759
2001 323 349 48 51 6 n/a n/a 0 777
2002 297 450 62 60 5 n/a n/a 0 874
2003 297 450 62 60 5 n/a n/a 0 874
2004 271 460 68 61 3 n/a n/a 0 863
2005 258 486 86 61 5 n/a n/a 0 896
2006 168 398 63 56 2 n/a n/a 0 687
2007 167 444 57 66 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2008 165 419 54 58 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2009 162 419 59 66 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2010 195 413 36 60 5 n/a n/a 0 709
2011 205 395 33 34 9 2 17 0 695
2012 212 403 29 62 3 1 17 0 727
2013 242 398 33 92 2 1 19 0 787
2014 253 390 30 82 2 3 15 0 775
2015 251 357 36 73 7 3 14 0 741
2016 263 350 38 87 2 4 7 0 751
2017 258 344 45 92 2 4 10 0 755
2018 257 332 50 110 3 0 14 0 766
2019 228 256 47 93 3 2 9 0 638
2020 240 233 56 95 1 3 12 0 640
2021 262 231 60 75 1 3 9 0 641
2022 285 231 54 91 1 2 7 0 671
2023 315 240 47 133 1 2 8 0 746
2024 322 236 38 131 0 2 10 0 739

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 Paul J. Solis Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 856 40.0 21.4 244.2
1990 924 44.0 21.0 43.4
1991 880 40.0 22.0 42.4
1992 889 41.0 21.6 40.4
1993 865 43.0 20.1 44.9
1994 881 42.0 21.0 46
1995 899 41.0 21.9 43.5
1996 899 41.0 21.9 43.5
1997 898 43.0 20.9 44.9
1998 850 42.0 20.2 45.3
1999 824 41.0 20.1 57.9
2000 759 41.0 18.5 57.2
2001 777 43.0 18.1 60.9
2002 874 45.0 19.4 64.8
2003 874 45.0 19.4 64.8
2004 863 44.3 19.5 66.3
2005 896 45.8 19.6 59.7
2006 687 38.8 17.7 72.1
2007 734 46.2 15.9 73
2008 696 42.5 16.4 81.9
2009 706 44.0 16.0 81.6
2010 709 41.0 17.2 86.6
2011 695 38.0 18.2 83.9
2012 727 42.0 17.3 86.4
2013 787 45.0 17.4 81.2
2014 775 49.0 15.8 87.1
2015 741 48.0 15.4 88.3
2016 751 49.0 15.3 85.9
2017 755 40.2 18.7 60.7
2018 766 38.0 20.1 48.4
2019 638 36.0 17.7 55.8
2020 640 35.0 18.2 57.8
2021 641 31.0 20.6 62.4
2022 671 31.0 21.6 52.2
2023 746 31.4 23.7 73.2
2024 739 37.5 19.6 69.8

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 Paul J. Solis Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 856 40.0 21.4 244.2
1990 924 44.0 21.0 43.4
1991 880 40.0 22.0 42.4
1992 889 41.0 21.6 40.4
1993 865 43.0 20.1 44.9
1994 881 42.0 21.0 46
1995 899 41.0 21.9 43.5
1996 899 41.0 21.9 43.5
1997 898 43.0 20.9 44.9
1998 850 42.0 20.2 45.3
1999 824 41.0 20.1 57.9
2000 759 41.0 18.5 57.2
2001 777 43.0 18.1 60.9
2002 874 45.0 19.4 64.8
2003 874 45.0 19.4 64.8
2004 863 44.3 19.5 66.3
2005 896 45.8 19.6 59.7
2006 687 38.8 17.7 72.1
2007 734 46.2 15.9 73
2008 696 42.5 16.4 81.9
2009 706 44.0 16.0 81.6
2010 709 41.0 17.2 86.6
2011 695 38.0 18.2 83.9
2012 727 42.0 17.3 86.4
2013 787 45.0 17.4 81.2
2014 775 49.0 15.8 87.1
2015 741 48.0 15.4 88.3
2016 751 49.0 15.3 85.9
2017 755 40.2 18.7 60.7
2018 766 38.0 20.1 48.4
2019 638 36.0 17.7 55.8
2020 640 35.0 18.2 57.8
2021 641 31.0 20.6 62.4
2022 671 31.0 21.6 52.2
2023 746 31.4 23.7 73.2
2024 739 37.5 19.6 69.8

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 Paul J. Solis Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,123
2018 $10,560
2019 $12,143
2020 $12,202
2021 $12,040
2022 $14,995

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Paul J. Solis Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 215th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 288th of 730 Elementary schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Paul J. Solis Elementary School)9078
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)7058
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paul J. Solis Elementary School)8166
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6552
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Paul J. Solis Elementary School)6252
 10%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paul J. Solis Elementary School)7867
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6758
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Paul J. Solis Elementary School)6167
 6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)5147
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Paul J. Solis Elementary School)7070
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6761
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Paul J. Solis Elementary School)6252
 10%
   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 Students638746
 16.9%
African American256240
 6.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian4747
Hispanic93133
 43%
Pacific Islander22
White228315
 38.2%
Two or More Races98
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.8%73.2%
 17.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 739 students attended Paul J. Solis Elementary School.

Students at Paul J. Solis Elementary School are 44% White, 32% African American, 18% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Paul J. Solis Elementary School ranks 370th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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