John James Audubon School

572 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

J.J. Audubon Elementary School, located on West Loyola Drive in Kenner, Louisiana, is a public educational institution serving students in the local community. As part of the Jefferson Parish Public School System, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience, emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is named in honor of the renowned naturalist and painter John James Audubon, reflecting a commitment to fostering curiosity and an appreciation for the natural world among its young learners.

The school environment at J.J. Audubon is centered on student development, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond through a structured curriculum and supportive faculty. In addition to standard academic instruction, the school typically participates in district-wide initiatives and community-focused activities that encourage student engagement and character building. By maintaining a presence in the Kenner area, J.J. Audubon serves as a hub for local families, striving to create a safe, inclusive, and effective learning atmosphere for its diverse student body.

572

Total Students

44.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John James Audubon School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	342
Black	136
Asian	13
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Hispanic
342 (59.8%)
Black
136 (23.8%)
White
70 (12.2%)
Asian
13 (2.3%)
Two or More
10 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)466-0525
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 43

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 65

Grade 7 75

Grade 8 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John James Audubon School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	52
Grade 6	65
Grade 7	75
Grade 8	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John James Audubon School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	279	48.8%
Male	293	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)