Fifth Ward Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Reserve, LA Grades PK–04 Suburb: Large New Orleans-Metairie, LA SchoolScore™ A (80)
  • 306 Students
  • 25.8 Teachers (FTE)
  • 11.9:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–04 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (985)536-4221 Phone
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Fifth Ward Elementary School
Reserve, LA 70084
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–04 SchoolScore™ A (80)
306
Students
25.8
Teachers
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
(985)536-4221
Phone

Fifth Ward Elementary School is a public school administered by the St. John the Baptist Parish district in Reserve, LOUISIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–04.

Key statistics: 306 students enrolled; a 11.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large 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
306.0
State avg: 457.0
▼ 33% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.86:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▼ 14% better
Free Lunch %
86.9%
State avg: 71.8%
▲ 21% worse
School Details
School Name
Fifth Ward Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
220153002003
State School ID
LA-048-048020
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
158 Panther Drive
City
Reserve
State
Louisiana
ZIP Code
70084
County
St. John the Baptist Parish
Metro Area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2202
State Leg. Upper
22002
State Leg. Lower
22057
Latitude
30.05329
Longitude
-90.53164
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
306
Total Students
👩‍🏫
25.8
Teachers FTE
📐
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
25.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)25.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 266 86.9%
Not Applicable 233 76.1%
District Info
District Name
St. John the Baptist Parish
LEAID
2201530
State LEA ID
LA-048
Phone
(985)536-1106
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Reserve
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$128,166K
Federal Revenue
$26,288K
State Revenue
$28,329K
Local Revenue
$73,549K
Total Expenditure
$114,536K
Instruction Exp.
$51,527K
Support Services
$48,857K
Other Current Exp.
$4,231K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Fifth Ward Elementary School

1
East St. John Preparatory Academy
LaPlace · Middle
1.6 mi
2
East St. John High School
Reserve · High
1.8 mi
3
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
Edgard · Elementary
2.2 mi
4
West St. John High School
Edgard · High
2.8 mi
5
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
LaPlace · Elementary
2.9 mi
6
LaPlace Elementary School
LaPlace · Elementary
3.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Fifth Ward Elementary School?
306 students are enrolled at Fifth Ward Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Fifth Ward Elementary School have?
Fifth Ward Elementary School has 25.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Fifth Ward Elementary School serve?
Fifth Ward Elementary School serves grades PK through 04.
Is Fifth Ward Elementary School a charter school?
Fifth Ward Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Fifth Ward Elementary School located in?
Fifth Ward Elementary School is located in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area.
What school district does Fifth Ward Elementary School belong to?
Fifth Ward Elementary School is part of the St. John the Baptist Parish school district.
How much does St. John the Baptist Parish spend per student?
The St. John the Baptist Parish district spends approximately $374,300,654 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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