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Norbert Rillieux Elementary School (Closed 2013)

7121 River Rd
Westwego, LA 70094
Norbert Rillieux Elementary School serves 171 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% 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
Total Students
171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(11-12)
60-64%
71%
(11-12)
60-64%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
88%
41%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Norbert Rillieux Elementary School?
171 students attend Norbert Rillieux Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Norbert Rillieux Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norbert Rillieux Elementary School?
Norbert Rillieux Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Norbert Rillieux Elementary School offer ?
Norbert Rillieux Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Norbert Rillieux Elementary School part of?
Norbert Rillieux Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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