Jefferson Parish School District

The Jefferson Parish School District is located in Marrero, LA and includes 89 schools that serve 43,682 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Jefferson Parish School District spends $11,434 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Jefferson Parish School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the LA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Jefferson Parish School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 10% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Jefferson Parish School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Jefferson Parish School District serves 10% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.