Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School

360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School, located in the community of Lafitte, Louisiana, is a public school serving students in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Situated in a unique coastal environment, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged children. It is named in honor of Leo E. Kerner Jr., a figure deeply connected to the development and history of the Lafitte area, reflecting the school’s commitment to its local heritage and identity.

The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes both academic growth and community connection. Because of its location in a rural and bayou-adjacent region, the school often serves as a central hub for families in the area, navigating the specific challenges and strengths associated with the local geography. Dedicated to the success of its students, the staff works to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares young learners for their future transitions into middle school and beyond.

360

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	41
Black	9
Asian	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	17

White
282 (78.3%)
Hispanic
41 (11.4%)
American Indian
17 (4.7%)
Black
9 (2.5%)
Two or More
7 (1.9%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)

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)689-4136
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 43

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 50