J.C. Ellis School

801 Brockenbraugh Court
Metairie, LA 70005

587 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

J.C. Ellis Elementary School is a public school located in Metairie, Louisiana, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade. As part of the Jefferson Parish School System, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, striving to create a safe and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop both their academic skills and their character.

In addition to its standard curriculum, J.C. Ellis Elementary typically engages students through various extracurricular activities, school events, and supportive programs designed to foster social and emotional growth. The faculty and staff prioritize parental involvement and community partnerships to enhance the learning experience. Located in a residential area of Metairie, the school serves as a central hub for many local families, working to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school.

587

Total Students

54.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J.C. Ellis School
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	245
Black	147
Asian	34
Two or More	9

Hispanic
245 (41.7%)
White
152 (25.9%)
Black
147 (25.0%)
Asian
34 (5.8%)
Two or More
9 (1.5%)

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)833-7254
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	311
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	104

* 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 16

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 54