Ralph J Bunche Elementary

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Ralph J Bunche Elementary ranks 391 st of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ralph J Bunche Elementary is a public elementary school in Metairie, Louisiana, serving 278 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.

Ralph J Bunche Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 48.56% African American, 38.13% Hispanic, and 9.71% White students - higher diversity than most nearby schools. The school has also shown strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, with 66% of students proficient or better, outperforming the Jefferson Parish (60%) and Louisiana (67%) averages. However, the school's math performance, while still above the district average, lags behind the state average. The school has performed well for certain student subgroups, ranking 162nd out of 570 Louisiana elementary schools for African American students and 42nd out of 233 for Hispanic students.

Compared to nearby schools like Bridgedale Elementary and Bissonet Plaza School, Ralph J Bunche Elementary generally outperforms schools with similar demographics in both ELA and math proficiency. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 63.28% to 82.52% over the past three years, may present unique challenges, and the school's performance for special education students suggests an area for improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003-6493

(504) 934-4875

District: Jefferson Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
391^st of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,159

Students who attend Ralph J Bunche Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	T.H. Harris Middle School
High:	East Jefferson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 278

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.6%

Hispanic:

38.1%

White:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ralph J Bunche Elementary ranks worse than 57.9% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 12^th among 47 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (48.6%), Hispanic (38.1%), White (9.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ralph J Bunche Elementary is 17.5, which is the 18^th best among 47 elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Ralph J Bunche Elementary employs 15.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ralph J Bunche Elementary is $22,159, which is the highest among 50 elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ralph J Bunche Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ralph J Bunche Elementary 391^st of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Ralph J Bunche Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Jefferson Parish:

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

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Rank History for Ralph J Bunche Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ralph J Bunche Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	32.50	537^th	731	26.5%
2021	42.46	427^th	729	41.4%
2022	55.93	341^st	727	53.1%
2023	57.30	337^th	730	53.8%
2024	45.95	391^st	675	42.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ralph J Bunche Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	50.25	41^st	91	54.9%
2022	74.80	12^th	90	86.7%
2024	49.10	41^st	86	52.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ralph J Bunche Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	9.62	330^th	333	0.9%
2021	25.46	241^st	306	21.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ralph J Bunche Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	36.93	488^th	697	30.0%
2021	47.98	385^th	719	46.5%
2022	59.75	280^th	724	61.3%
2023	59.18	301^st	723	58.4%
2024	49.99	362^nd	674	46.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Ralph J Bunche Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	29.59	539^th	684	21.2%
2021	52.69	354^th	705	49.8%
2022	54.05	336^th	701	52.1%
2023	45.40	414^th	705	41.3%
2024	55.60	303^rd	635	52.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Ralph J Bunche Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	43.34	439^th	696	36.9%
2021	36.49	451^st	704	35.9%
2022	55.82	339^th	712	52.4%
2023	70.99	200^th	713	71.9%
2024	46.52	371^st	651	43.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Ralph J Bunche Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	46.96	308^th	559	44.9%
2021	52.55	246^th	564	56.4%
2022	65.19	153^rd	562	72.8%
2023	65.95	162^nd	570	71.6%
2024	57.00	200^th	509	60.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ralph J Bunche Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	40.46	119^th	190	37.4%
2021	56.07	92^nd	202	54.5%
2022	64.58	76^th	220	65.5%
2023	76.03	42^nd	233	82.0%
2024	47.28	96^th	189	49.2%

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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.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Ralph J Bunche Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	37	231	6	81	0	11	366
2019	38	211	5	77	0	16	347
2020	23	195	4	87	0	14	323
2021	27	159	2	86	1	11	286
2022	21	135	1	91	1	7	256
2023	27	135	3	106	2	5	278

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 Ralph J Bunche Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	366	21.6	16.9	68.9
2019	347	17.0	20.4	74.9
2020	323	17.8	18.1	77.1
2021	286	16.0	17.8	82.5
2022	256	15.0	17.0	63.3
2023	278	15.8	17.5	77

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 Ralph J Bunche Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	366	21.6	16.9	68.9
2019	347	17.0	20.4	74.9
2020	323	17.8	18.1	77.1
2021	286	16.0	17.8	82.5
2022	256	15.0	17.0	63.3
2023	278	15.8	17.5	77

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ralph J Bunche Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,255
2019	$13,927
2020	$16,218
2021	$17,020
2022	$22,159

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ralph J Bunche Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 537^th of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 337^th of 730 Elementary schools	27.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ralph J Bunche Elementary)	58	60	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)	70	58	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	64	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ralph J Bunche Elementary)	58	64	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)	65	52	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	70	62	8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Ralph J Bunche Elementary)	44	46	2%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)	47	36	11%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ralph J Bunche Elementary)	76	70	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)	67	58	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	68	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Ralph J Bunche Elementary)	36	77	41%
4th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)	51	47	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	53	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ralph J Bunche Elementary)	40	74	34%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)	63	54	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	63	59	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ralph J Bunche Elementary)	55	66	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)	67	61	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Ralph J Bunche Elementary)	45	41	4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)	56	42	14%
5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	54	48	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	347	278	19.9%
African American	211	135	36%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	77	106	37.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	38	27	28.9%
Two or More Races	16	5	68.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.9%	77%	2.1%

Schools Near Ralph J Bunche Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)							LEAP English Language Arts (2024)							LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	Total
Ralph J Bunche Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8101 Simon Street	Metairie	70003	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 934-4875	278	16	17.5	77.0%	27 (9.7%)	135 (48.6%)	106 (38.1%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	45.9	391^st of 675 public elementary schools	42.1%		57.3	337^th of 730 public elementary schools	53.8%	54	73.0	35.0	57.0				51.0	68.0	65.0	56.0				64.0			$22,159
Green Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1409 North Upland Street	Metairie	70003	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 466-0205	446	30	14.9	53.1%	71 (15.9%)	36 (8.1%)	321 (72.0%)	11 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	35.5	465^th of 675 public elementary schools	31.1%		19.8	610^th of 730 public elementary schools	16.4%	145	67.0	58.0	35.0				55.0	59.0	59.0	45.0				55.0			$18,510
John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 Maine Street	Kenner	70062	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 469-3664	547	35	15.7	57.4%	44 (8.0%)	128 (23.4%)	357 (65.3%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	37.3	453^rd of 675 public elementary schools	32.9%		48.4	399^th of 730 public elementary schools	45.3%	54	30.0	62.0	58.0				49.0	37.0		74.0				54.0			$17,567
Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6201 Camphor Street	Metairie	70003	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(504) 888-0969	418	20	21.0	16.0%	235 (56.2%)	29 (6.9%)	46 (11.0%)	90 (21.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)								(n/a)									100.0	99.0							$15,773
Rudolph Matas School	Public	PK, KG-8	1201 Elise Street	Metairie	70003	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 733-6200	609	30	20.2	55.8%	268 (44.0%)	63 (10.3%)	236 (38.8%)	22 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.1%)	58.5	303^rd of 675 public elementary schools	55.1%		56	348^th of 730 public elementary schools	52.3%	45	69.0	76.0	63.0	61.0	67.0	43.0	65.0	60.0	70.0	67.0	65.0	82.0	79.0	69.0	94.0	95.0	$19,112
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School	Public	PK, KG-8	8809 Jefferson Highway	River Ridge	70123	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 737-6163	462	28	16.5	64.3%	147 (31.8%)	179 (38.7%)	118 (25.5%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	38.4	445^th of 675 public elementary schools	34.1%		45.6	421^st of 730 public elementary schools	42.3%	24	45.0	41.0	54.0	69.0	60.0	37.0	49.0	47.0	46.0	66.0	75.0	83.0	70.0	61.0		93.0	$18,771
Lucille Cherbonnier School	Public	PK, KG-8	700 Dandelion Drive	Westwego	70094	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 431-9740	294	20	14.8	72.4%	48 (16.3%)	185 (62.9%)	44 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.8%)	6.4	655^th of 675 public elementary schools	3.0%		7.1	705^th of 730 public elementary schools	3.4%	50	20.0	21.0			24.0	13.0		23.0	32.0	52.0	40.0	73.0	61.0	45.0			$20,136
Phoebe Hearst School	Public	PK, KG-5	5208 Wabash Street	Metairie	70001	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 887-8814	692	43	16.1	53.2%	69 (10.0%)	154 (22.3%)	440 (63.6%)	14 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.7%)	29.7	499^th of 675 public elementary schools	26.1%		27.8	546^th of 730 public elementary schools	25.2%	47	64.0	45.0	58.0				56.0	53.0	40.0	42.0				47.0			$16,843
Bridgedale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	808 Zinnia Street	Metairie	70001	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 888-6807	544	30	17.8	56.3%	65 (11.9%)	109 (20.0%)	347 (63.8%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	11 (2.0%)	39.9	431^st of 675 public elementary schools	36.1%		54.2	357^th of 730 public elementary schools	51.1%	74	44.0	72.0	54.0				55.0	44.0	64.0	61.0				56.0			$15,995
Bissonet Plaza School	Public	PK, KG-8	6818 Kawanee Avenue	Metairie	70003	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 887-0470	658	34	19.2	59.6%	126 (19.1%)	135 (20.5%)	354 (53.8%)	29 (4.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.8%)	23.8	537^th of 675 public elementary schools	20.4%		28.8	540^th of 730 public elementary schools	26.0%	3	27.0	51.0	40.0	58.0	66.0		44.0	36.0	50.0	42.0	65.0	67.0	53.0	52.0	100.0	91.0	$17,964

Frequently Asked Questions about Ralph J Bunche Elementary

How many students attend Ralph J Bunche Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 278 students attended Ralph J Bunche Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Ralph J Bunche Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ralph J Bunche Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : T.H. Harris Middle School
High : East Jefferson High School

What is the racial makeup of Ralph J Bunche Elementary?

Students at Ralph J Bunche Elementary are 49% African American, 38% Hispanic, 10% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Ralph J Bunche Elementary a good school?

Ralph J Bunche Elementary ranks 391^st of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Ralph J Bunche Elementary in?

Jefferson Parish

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