Phoebe Hearst School

602 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Phoebe Hearst Elementary School, located in Metairie, Louisiana, is a public school within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its focus on providing a structured, supportive academic environment. It is a staple of the local community, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also fostering social-emotional development to prepare students for middle school transitions.

Beyond its core curriculum, Phoebe Hearst is known for promoting an inclusive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to enrich the student experience, aiming to create a well-rounded educational foundation. With its long-standing presence in the Metairie area, the school remains a key institution for families seeking a neighborhood-based learning environment within the larger Jefferson Parish district.

602

Total Students

49.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phoebe Hearst School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	404
Black	112
Asian	8
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
404 (67.1%)
Black
112 (18.6%)
White
70 (11.6%)
Asian
8 (1.3%)
Two or More
7 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
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)887-8814
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	602
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 44

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Phoebe Hearst School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	114
Grade 3	107
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Phoebe Hearst School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	281	46.7%
Male	321	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)