Walter Schneckenburger Elem School

327 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School is a public school located in Kenner, Louisiana, serving students within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a supportive community setting. It serves a diverse student population, typically covering grades Pre-K through 5, and focuses on developing essential academic skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging personal growth and social-emotional learning among its young students.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes the importance of a positive learning environment and family engagement. By maintaining a location central to the Kenner community, the school works to foster partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to support student achievement. Like many schools in the Jefferson Parish district, Schneckenburger strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school, focusing on both standardized curriculum requirements and the cultivation of a welcoming school culture.

327

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter Schneckenburger Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	144
Black	84
Asian	26
Two or More	8

Hispanic
144 (44.0%)
Black
84 (25.7%)
White
65 (19.9%)
Asian
26 (8.0%)
Two or More
8 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)443-1236
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walter Schneckenburger Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walter Schneckenburger Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	159	48.6%
Male	168	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)