Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alice Birney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alice Birney Elementary School's student population of 579 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alice Birney Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alice Birney Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#701 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
68%
11%
Black
12%
42%
White
13%
41%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice Birney Elementary School's ranking?
Alice Birney Elementary School is ranked #701 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Alice Birney Elementary School often compared to?
Alice Birney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bissonet Plaza School, Harold Keller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Alice Birney Elementary School?
579 students attend Alice Birney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Alice Birney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alice Birney Elementary School?
Alice Birney Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alice Birney Elementary School offer ?
Alice Birney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alice Birney Elementary School part of?
Alice Birney Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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