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4 schools in Westwego

Louisiana · Public K-12

4 public K-12 schools operate inside Westwego, with combined enrollment of about 1,028 students (2 elementary and 1 middle).

7-year change in Westwego

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,028
-843 (-45%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-2 (-40%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 21%
% Hispanic
16%
was 9%
% Asian
11%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Isaac G Joseph Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05439
Joshua Butler Elementary SchoolCombinedM-M·
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced StudiesElementaryPK-05354
Stella Worley Middle SchoolMiddle06-08235

About Westwego

Across Westwego, Louisiana, 4 public schools instructs about 1,028 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 other.

Average school size in Westwego is around 257 students, 50% meaningfully below the Louisiana average of about 509.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,028 students, fell 45% from the 1,871 reported in SY 2017-18. Westwego now counts 3 public schools, down from 5 in SY 2017-18. The Asian share of public-school enrollment rose from 2% to 11%.

On this page, the community for Westwego discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Westwego, Louisiana?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Westwego, with a combined enrollment of about 1,028.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Westwego?
Westwego has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Westwego?
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School is the largest public school in Westwego by enrollment, with approximately 439 students.
What school districts serve Westwego?
Westwego public schools are operated by Jefferson Parish.
What grade levels do public schools in Westwego cover?
Public schools in Westwego serve students from pre-K through grade 8.