Westwego Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 426 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 640th out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 537 Avenue D, Westwego, LA 70094
- Principal or Admin: Londa Foster
- Fax: (504) 341-4087
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: 426
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 34.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 232 (54.5%)
- Females: 194 (45.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 14 (3.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 387 (90.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 401 (94.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 8 | 1.9% |
| Black | 279 | 65.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 2.6% |
| White | 125 | 29.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 38 | 8.9% |
| Kindergarten | 58 | 13.6% |
| 1st Grade | 85 | 20.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 67 | 15.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 46 | 10.8% |
| 4th Grade | 81 | 19.0% |
| 5th Grade | 51 | 12.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 63%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:38%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $43,116
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,521 | 17% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,235 | 83% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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