Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Judge Lionel R. Collins 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School's student population of 414 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Lionel Collins Elementary Community believes that all students will learn and reach their full academic potential through engaged learning.
School Rankings
Judge Lionel R. Collins 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 Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#908 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
21%
11%
Black
59%
42%
White
13%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
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 Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School's ranking?
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School is ranked #908 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School?
414 students attend Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School?
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School offer ?
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School part of?
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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