Enrollment
381
Elementary
DISTRICT 280 · STATE 453
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LASALLE PARISH·NCES 220096000731
Jena Elementary School
758 E. Sharbono Street, Jena, LA 71342 · (318) 992-5175 · LaSalle Parish
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL381 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 14.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
203 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 70%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 70 | 18% |
| Kindergarten | 95 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 104 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 112 | 29% |
Student demographics
39%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Jena Elementary School→Goodpine Middle School
Based on grade levels within LaSalle Parish. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Jena Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jena Elementary School this school | 381 | 53.3% | N/A |
| LeBleu Settlement Elementary School Lake Charles | 386 | 53.6% | 66.8% |
| Western Heights Elementary School Westlake | 343 | 56.6% | 44.0% |
| Lockport Lower Elementary School Lockport | 429 | 55.9% | N/A |
| Central Elementary School Dubberly | 427 | 54.3% | 36.2% |
| Elm Grove Elementary School Elm Grove | 332 | 51.8% | 42.5% |
Matched among Louisiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Jena Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 381 | #424 of 714 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #465 of 655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.8% | #441 of 655 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 53.3% | #592 of 705 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.4% | #135 of 197 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
381
-7 (-2%) vs 2020
-9% since 1990-91, when it was 417
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 16.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 381 | 25.9 | 14.7:1 | 53% (203) |
| 2023-24 | 392 | 24.9 | 15.7:1 | 16% (61) |
| 2022-23 | 399 | 24 | 16.6:1 | 14% (55) |
| 2020-21 | 388 | 23 | 16.9:1 | 24% (94) |
| 2017-18 | 358 | 22 | 16.3:1 | 45% (161) |
| 2015-16 | 376 | 28 | 13.4:1 | 60% (224) |
| 2010-11 | 390 | 24 | 16.3:1 | 56% (219) |
| 2000-01 | 414 | 29 | 14.3:1 | 60% (248) |
| 1990-91 | 417 | 24 | 17.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Jena Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 6% (358 to 381); teachers up 18% (22 to 25.9).
About Jena Elementary School
As a low-enrollment elementary school, Jena Elementary School serves students in Jena, Louisiana. The school offers pre-K through 2 and enrolls 381 students.
LaSalle Parish counts 9 schools and 2,520 students, including Jena Elementary School.
White students are 77% of those enrolled at Jena Elementary School. The next largest groups are 12% Black and 7% multiracial. That is in line with LaSalle Parish, where about 78% of residents are White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 39, compared with 70 nationally.
The school's 25.9 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The average for elementary schools in Louisiana is 14.0:1, so this school has more students per teacher. At Jena Elementary School, 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. Public schools in LaSalle Parish average a similar 55%.
The school is in LaSalle Parish, where the median household earns about $68,497 a year, about 13% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 10%. Jena Elementary School shares LaSalle Parish with 8 other public schools.
Jena Elementary School's closest public school neighbor is Jena High School, about 1.0 miles away. Within five miles of Jena Elementary School, there are 4 other public schools.
The school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Distant).
The school's size has been steady, with 388 students in 2020-21 and 381 in 2024-25. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio dropped to 14.7:1, from 16.9:1.
The allk12 page for Jena Elementary School lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
LaSalle Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
14,789
Census ACS
Median income
$68,497
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
2,520 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LaSalle Parish
- Jena High SchoolHigh · 490 students
- Olla-Standard Elementary SchoolElementary · 398 students
- Jena Junior High SchoolMiddle · 288 students
- Goodpine Middle SchoolElementary · 279 students
- Fellowship Elementary SchoolElementary · 209 students
- LaSalle High SchoolHigh · 196 students
Other schools in Jena
- Jena High SchoolHigh · 490 students
- Jena Junior High SchoolMiddle · 288 students
- Goodpine Middle SchoolElementary · 279 students
- Nebo Elementary SchoolElementary · 135 students
Nearby schools
- Jena High School1.0 mi · 490
- Jena Junior High School1.4 mi · 288
- Goodpine Middle School2.3 mi · 279
- Fellowship Elementary School4.8 mi · 209
- Nebo Elementary School8.0 mi · 135
- Georgetown High School15.7 mi · 236
Frequently asked questions
About Jena Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Jena Elementary School?
Jena Elementary School enrolls approximately 381 students in grades PK-02.
Is Jena Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Jena Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Jena Elementary School have?
Jena Elementary School employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Jena Elementary School?
At Jena Elementary School, the student body is approximately 77% White, 2% Hispanic, 12% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Jena Elementary School in?
Jena Elementary School is part of LaSalle Parish.
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