Allen Ellender School

4501 East Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072

727 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Allen Ellender School, located at 4501 East Ames Boulevard in Marrero, Louisiana, is a public educational institution serving the Jefferson Parish community. As a part of the Jefferson Parish School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in a supportive learning environment. It serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, providing essential primary or middle-level instruction (depending on current district zoning) aimed at preparing students for future academic success.

The school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through various classroom activities and community-focused initiatives. By balancing core academic subjects with a focus on student well-being and character development, Allen Ellender School strives to cultivate a positive school culture. Located in the heart of Marrero, the school plays a vital role in the local educational landscape, working to bridge the gap between academic instruction and the diverse needs of its student population.

727

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Allen Ellender School
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	177
Black	215
Asian	16
Two or More	23
American Indian	5

White
291 (40.0%)
Black
215 (29.6%)
Hispanic
177 (24.3%)
Two or More
23 (3.2%)
Asian
16 (2.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)

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)341-9469
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	727
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	455
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* 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 38

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 97

Grade 7 75

Grade 8 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Allen Ellender School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	87
Grade 6	97
Grade 7	75
Grade 8	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Allen Ellender School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	336	46.2%
Male	391	53.8%

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