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Joshua Butler Elementary School (Closed 2023)

300 Fourth Street
Westwego, LA 70094
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joshua Butler Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
#896 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
34%
20-24%
42%
15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
62%
41%
White
18%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joshua Butler Elementary School's ranking?
Joshua Butler Elementary School is ranked #896 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Joshua Butler Elementary School?
359 students attend Joshua Butler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Joshua Butler Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joshua Butler Elementary School?
Joshua Butler Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joshua Butler Elementary School offer ?
Joshua Butler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joshua Butler Elementary School part of?
Joshua Butler Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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