Jefferson Terrace Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

5601 Upton Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

Airline/Jefferson Neighborhood

East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools

571 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ruth Mcneiland

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
9%

Reading Proficiency
20%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

20%

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 49	Full Time Teachers 49
Teachers in First or Second Year 21.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

508:1

Student Diversity

Male 54.1%	Female 45.9%
Black 63.7%	Hispanic 24.5%
White 7.5%	Asian or Pacific Islander 1.9%
Two or more races 1.4%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

8/24/2025

The leadership under Dr. Joy Watson has improved this school so much! Her and her staff truly care about their students and pushing them to achieve their best.

1.0 parent

3/26/2024

This school is very unprofessional and unorganized the principal doesn’t interact with parents AT ALL he doesn’t even speak. He acts as though he is irritated all the time. A lot of kids there aren’t learning anything because they are quick to throw them out of school for any little thing because th...

5.0 parent

9/7/2023

It is a very good school, my son studies here and I have seen progress.

5.0 parent

1/21/2022

My kid has thrived at Jefferson Terrace Academy for Prek and K in 2020 and 2021, and what incredibly challenging years they have been for everyone! The administration under principal Whittington and the staff have all been very professional, really care about the kids, and my kid is learning her but...

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List Price Range

$98K - $1.3M

Homes For Sale

105

Average Home Value

$315,855

Median Lot Size

6,969 Sq Ft

% Renters

51%

Average Household Income

$94,182

% of College Grads

51.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,016 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

73.1%

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Family Christian Academy

Pre-K to 12th
Private

Sequitur Classical Academy

1st to 12th
Private

B+

The Dunham School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

Meadow Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails

Jefferson Terrace Park

Drusilla Lane Park

Cedarcrest Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis

Oak Grove Community Center

Santa Maria Park

Tennis
Trails
Pickleball

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Louisiana E Baton Rouge Parish Baton Rouge 70809 Airline/Jefferson

Jefferson Terrace Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Baton Rouge, LA and is served by the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 571 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 20% are proficient in reading. Jefferson Terrace Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $315,855. Discover additional schools in the area, like Family Christian Academy, Sequitur Classical Academy, The Dunham School, and more. Learn more about what Baton Rouge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jefferson Terrace Elementary School.

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