Jennings Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Jennings, LA Grades PK–06 Rural: Fringe Lake Charles, LA SchoolScore™ C (61.1)
  • 976 Students
  • 63.1 Teachers (FTE)
  • 15.5:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (337)824-4972 Phone
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Jennings Elementary School
Jennings, LA 70546
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ C (61.1)
976
Students
63.1
Teachers
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
(337)824-4972
Phone

Jennings Elementary School is a public school administered by the Jefferson Davis Parish district in Jennings, LOUISIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 976 students enrolled; a 15.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Louisiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
976.0
State avg: 457.0
▲ 114% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.47:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▲ 12% worse
Free Lunch %
72.7%
State avg: 71.8%
▲ 1% worse
School Details
School Name
Jennings Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
220081000569
State School ID
LA-027-027009
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1603 South Lake Arthur Ave.
City
Jennings
State
Louisiana
ZIP Code
70546
County
Jefferson Davis Parish
Metro Area
Lake Charles, LA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
2203
State Leg. Upper
22025
State Leg. Lower
22037
Latitude
30.20456
Longitude
-92.66519
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
976
Total Students
👩‍🏫
63.1
Teachers FTE
📐
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
63.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)63.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 710 72.7%
Not Applicable 635 65.1%
District Info
District Name
Jefferson Davis Parish
LEAID
2200810
State LEA ID
LA-027
Phone
(337)824-1834
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Jennings
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$83,725K
Federal Revenue
$13,387K
State Revenue
$39,034K
Local Revenue
$31,304K
Total Expenditure
$93,986K
Instruction Exp.
$42,297K
Support Services
$31,604K
Other Current Exp.
$4,888K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Jennings Elementary School

1
Jennings High School
Jennings · High
2.8 mi
2
Mermentau Elementary School
Mermentau · Elementary
4.9 mi
3
Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School
Roanoke · Middle
5.2 mi
4
Evangeline Elementary School
Evangeline · Elementary
7 mi
5
Lake Arthur High School
Lake Arthur · High
7.4 mi
6
Lake Arthur Elementary School
Lake Arthur · Elementary
8.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Jennings Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Jennings Elementary School?
976 students are enrolled at Jennings Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Jennings Elementary School have?
Jennings Elementary School has 63.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does Jennings Elementary School serve?
Jennings Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Jennings Elementary School a charter school?
Jennings Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Jennings Elementary School located in?
Jennings Elementary School is located in the Lake Charles, LA metropolitan area.
What school district does Jennings Elementary School belong to?
Jennings Elementary School is part of the Jefferson Davis Parish school district.
How much does Jefferson Davis Parish spend per student?
The Jefferson Davis Parish district spends approximately $96,297,131 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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