Ruppel Academie Francaise

Summary:

Ruppel Academie Francaise is a public elementary school in Gretna, Louisiana, serving 230 students in grades PK-6 and consistently ranking among the top schools in the state. This exceptional school stands out for its consistently high academic performance, diverse student population, and ability to serve students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

Ruppel Academie Francaise is a standout in the Jefferson Parish school district, which is ranked 72 out of 122 districts in Louisiana. The school consistently ranks 6th out of 675 schools in the state and has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Its students demonstrate exceptional proficiency rates on the LEAP assessments, with 100% proficiency in Mathematics and English Language Arts across multiple grade levels.

Ruppel Academie Francaise's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 30.87% White, 41.3% African American, 10.87% Hispanic, and 14.78% Asian, is notable compared to the nearby schools, such as Young Audiences Charter School, Terrytown Elementary School, and Ella C. Pittman Elementary School, which have higher concentrations of specific racial groups. Additionally, Ruppel Academie Francaise has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (29.13%) compared to the nearby schools, indicating its ability to serve a diverse socioeconomic population and achieve exceptional academic results.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

815 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053

(504) 361-8905

District: Jefferson Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
6^th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,379

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 283

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.5%

White:

28.3%

Asian:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ruppel Academie Francaise ranks better than 99.1% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 47 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.43. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Ruppel Academie Francaise has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson Parish School District. Student population at Ruppel Academie Francaise is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (44.5%), White (28.3%), Asian (13.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ruppel Academie Francaise is 12, which is the 7^th best among 47 elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Ruppel Academie Francaise employs 23.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ruppel Academie Francaise is $17,379, which is the 23^rd highest among 47 elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ruppel Academie Francaise:

SchoolDigger ranks Ruppel Academie Francaise 6^th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Ruppel Academie Francaise in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

African American students:

White 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 Ruppel Academie Francaise

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Rank History for all students at Ruppel Academie Francaise

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	96.67	12^th	729	98.4%
2022	96.41	19^th	727	97.4%
2023	96.64	17^th	730	97.7%
2024	97.43	6^th	675	99.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ruppel Academie Francaise

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	98.16	8^th	724	98.9%
2023	96.58	20^th	723	97.2%
2024	98.36	5^th	674	99.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Ruppel Academie Francaise

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.92	21^st	705	97.0%
2024	96.38	5^th	635	99.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Ruppel Academie Francaise

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	93.93	25^th	712	96.5%
2023	94.04	24^th	713	96.6%
2024	96.11	11^th	651	98.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Ruppel Academie Francaise

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	98.22	8^th	509	98.4%

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Rank History for White students at Ruppel Academie Francaise

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	94.53	7^th	434	98.4%

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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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by a parent
Thursday, March 3, 2022

This school is Horrible the principal is racist. My daughter is black and is a straight A student she had to test to get in Ruppel and she got in with flying colors. It’s a-lot of bullying that takes place at Ruppel and all the principal do is talk down to you and tell you your child is not getting bullied. I had to take my daughter out of the school and put her in a C school because I couldn’t take it anymore. I reported her to Jefferson Parish for being racist and calling my daughter the black girl and nothing was done about it. Her boss is her friend and all the teachers at Ruppel is under the principal spell and you can tell they’re afraid of her. It’s so sad I had to remove my daughter from a school she worked so hard to get into. Me and my daughter was discriminated against at this school and it’s a hurting feeling that in this day and age racism is still going on and still black people have to go through this and that an adult will treat a child and her mother bad because the color of their skin. Jefferson Parish have to do better I have reached out to the superintendent and multiple other people and no reply to my email. Do better Jefferson Parish Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ruppel Academie Francaise

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	57	29	33	12	5	136
2021	62	48	27	17	4	158
2022	61	67	26	17	5	176
2023	71	95	34	25	5	230
2024	80	126	37	31	9	283

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ruppel Academie Francaise

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	136	8.0	17.0	25.7
2021	158	10.0	15.8	28.5
2022	176	14.0	12.5	25
2023	230	14.0	16.4	29.1
2024	283	23.4	12.0	33.9

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 Ruppel Academie Francaise

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	136	8.0	17.0	25.7
2021	158	10.0	15.8	28.5
2022	176	14.0	12.5	25
2023	230	14.0	16.4	29.1
2024	283	23.4	12.0	33.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ruppel Academie Francaise

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$15,256
2022	$17,379

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Schools Near Ruppel Academie Francaise

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)							LEAP English Language Arts (2024)							LEAP Algebra 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	Total
Ruppel Academie Francaise	Public	PK, KG-6	815 Huey P Long Ave	Gretna	70053	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 361-8905	283	23	12.0	33.9%	80 (28.3%)	126 (44.5%)	31 (11.0%)	37 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	97.4	6^th of 675 public elementary schools	99.1%		96.6	17^th of 730 public elementary schools	97.7%	11	99.0	100.0		100.0	100.0				100.0		100.0	100.0				$17,379
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	701 Amelia Street	Gretna	70053	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(504) 366-3582	366	21	17.6	27.0%	114 (31.1%)	123 (33.6%)	25 (6.8%)	92 (25.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)								(n/a)									99.0	100.0				99.0		$15,552
William Hart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Hancock Street	Gretna	70053	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 366-4346	357	24	14.9	61.9%	12 (3.4%)	104 (29.1%)	229 (64.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	15	600^th of 675 public elementary schools	11.1%		15.3	651^st of 730 public elementary schools	10.8%	51	40.0	24.0	41.0				36.0		52.0	41.0				53.0		$16,638
McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Jefferson Street	Gretna	70053	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 362-9929	387	25	15.3	64.3%	34 (8.8%)	143 (37.0%)	193 (49.9%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	9.2	636^th of 675 public elementary schools	5.8%		7.7	703^rd of 730 public elementary schools	3.7%	67	44.0	25.0					29.0	34.0	38.0	41.0				37.0		$18,853
ReNEW Laurel Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	820 Jackson Ave	New Orleans	70130	Orleans Parish	ReNEW SciTech Academy at Laurel	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 267-4574	649	53	12.2	89.2%	2 (0.3%)	578 (89.1%)	50 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.9%)								(n/a)
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1130 Gretna Boulevard	Gretna	70053	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 366-1660	737	43	17.1	59.8%	43 (5.8%)	251 (34.1%)	414 (56.2%)	15 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.8%)	33.9	476^th of 675 public elementary schools	29.5%		28.8	539^th of 730 public elementary schools	26.2%	63	42.0	75.0	61.0				58.0	36.0	51.0	52.0				46.0		$15,230
Young Audiences Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1407 Virgil Street	Gretna	70053	Orleans Parish	Jefferson Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 717-1200	1,087	63	17.1	86.6%	122 (11.2%)	740 (68.1%)	196 (18.0%)	7 (0.6%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.6%)	34.9	473^rd of 675 public elementary schools	29.9%		31.2	529^th of 730 public elementary schools	27.5%	56	35.0	69.0	40.0	50.0	52.0	34.0	47.0	50.0	70.0	61.0	53.0	59.0	62.0	59.0	82.0	$13,321
International School of Louisiana	Public, Charter	K-8	1400 Camp Street	New Orleans	70130	Orleans Parish	International School of Louisiana	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 654-1088	1,125	82	13.6	57.0%	265 (23.6%)	378 (33.6%)	379 (33.7%)	13 (1.2%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	84 (7.5%)	85.2	92^nd of 675 public elementary schools	86.4%		75.6	182^nd of 730 public elementary schools	75.1%	90	83.0	87.0		70.0		64.0	76.0	78.0	86.0	86.0	91.0	82.0	89.0	85.0		$13,067
Terrytown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 East Forest Lawn Drive	Terrytown	70056	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 376-8928	642	47	13.5	51.9%	30 (4.7%)	106 (16.5%)	496 (77.3%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	9.5	632^nd of 675 public elementary schools	6.4%		13.7	665^th of 730 public elementary schools	8.9%	33	41.0	29.0	35.0				35.0	37.0	32.0	42.0				36.0		$17,715
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3800 Thirteenth Street	Harvey	70058	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 340-4937	493	33	15.1	65.3%	126 (25.6%)	241 (48.9%)	90 (18.3%)	16 (3.2%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	16.9	587^th of 675 public elementary schools	13.0%		19	618^th of 730 public elementary schools	15.3%	31	28.0	50.0	31.0				35.0	34.0	60.0	44.0				45.0		$16,944

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruppel Academie Francaise

How many students attend Ruppel Academie Francaise?

In the 2023-24 school year, 283 students attended Ruppel Academie Francaise.

Is Ruppel Academie Francaise a good school?

Yes! Ruppel Academie Francaise is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6^th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Ruppel Academie Francaise?

Students at Ruppel Academie Francaise are 45% African American, 28% White, 13% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Ruppel Academie Francaise in?

Jefferson Parish

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