Joshua Butler Elementary School

359 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Joshua Butler Elementary School, located in Westwego, Louisiana, serves the local community as a public elementary institution within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Situated on Fourth Street, the school is deeply integrated into the historic Westwego area, providing foundational education for students in the surrounding neighborhoods. The school is known for being a cornerstone of the community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing young learners for their transition into middle school.

As part of the Jefferson Parish district, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment aimed at meeting state educational standards. Like many schools in the region, Joshua Butler Elementary works to provide a supportive atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. Through its faculty and staff, the school fosters a culture of community engagement and academic commitment, striving to equip students with the essential skills and values necessary for future success in their educational journey.

359

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joshua Butler Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	44
Black	220
Asian	18
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Black
220 (61.3%)
White
65 (18.1%)
Hispanic
44 (12.3%)
Asian
18 (5.0%)
Two or More
11 (3.1%)
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:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)341-1351
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 39

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 54