Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School

8809 Jefferson Highway
River Ridge, LA 70123

384 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School, located at 8809 Jefferson Highway in River Ridge, Louisiana, is a historic educational site that served the local community for many decades. Named in part after Hilda Knoff, a long-time principal and dedicated educator in the Jefferson Parish school system, the school stands as a landmark of the area’s commitment to early childhood and primary education. The facility represents a transitional period in the suburban development of the East Bank of Jefferson Parish, reflecting the mid-20th-century growth of River Ridge.

Today, the site is primarily recognized for its historical significance and its enduring role in the neighborhood's identity. While the building's usage and designation have evolved over the years—shifting away from its original purpose as a traditional elementary school—it remains a recognizable piece of local heritage. It serves as a reminder of the community’s long-standing focus on academic development and remains a point of interest for those researching the educational history of the Greater New Orleans region.

384

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	100
Black	142
Asian	5
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Black
142 (37.0%)
White
130 (33.9%)
Hispanic
100 (26.0%)
Two or More
6 (1.6%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)737-6163
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 28

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	30
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	45
Grade 6	42
Grade 7	39
Grade 8	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	48.4%
Male	198	51.6%

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