Ralph J Bunche Elementary

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ralph J. Bunche Elementary School, located in Metairie, Louisiana, operates as part of the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Named in honor of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning diplomat and civil rights activist Ralph Bunche, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It serves a diverse student population, emphasizing foundational academic skills in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, while striving to prepare students for success in their middle school years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students by encouraging character building and community engagement. As an integral part of the Metairie community, Ralph J. Bunche Elementary works to bridge the gap between home and school by maintaining active communication with families and providing a supportive atmosphere. The faculty and staff are committed to implementing evidence-based teaching strategies to meet the evolving educational needs of its student body within the Jefferson Parish district.

470

Total Students

39.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ralph J Bunche Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	212
Black	206
Asian	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
212 (45.1%)
Black
206 (43.8%)
White
39 (8.3%)
Two or More
7 (1.5%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)934-4875
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 62

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ralph J Bunche Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ralph J Bunche Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	213	45.3%
Male	257	54.7%

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