Bissonet Plaza Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 539 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 206th out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 6818 Kawanee Avenue, Metairie, LA 70003
- Principal or Admin: Brenda H Breithaupt
- Fax: (504) 887-5693
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Jefferson Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $11,434
- Graduation Rate: 54.9%
- Dropout Rate: 9.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.1
- Enrolled Students: 44,713
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 539
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 39.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 274 (50.8%)
- Females: 265 (49.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 65 (12.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 383 (71.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 448 (83.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | 3 | 0.6% |
Black | 192 | 35.6% |
Asian | 30 | 5.6% |
Hispanic | 137 | 25.4% |
White | 177 | 32.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Pre-Kindergarten | 40 | 7.4% |
Kindergarten | 75 | 13.9% |
1st Grade | 93 | 17.3% |
2nd Grade | 79 | 14.7% |
3rd Grade | 83 | 15.4% |
4th Grade | 98 | 18.2% |
5th Grade | 71 | 13.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 63%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:37%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 23 Years
- Average Salary: $47,338
Teacher Experience by Number of Years

Salary | Percent | |
---|---|---|
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,194 | 9% |
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,289 | 91% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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