A.C. Alexander Elementary School

A.C. Alexander Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
600 W Esplanade Ave,  Kenner, LA
Jefferson Parish Schools
2.0
2.2
618 Students
B
Niche Grade
Located on West Esplanade Avenue in Kenner, Louisiana, the A.C. Alexander Elementary School enrolls around 500 students in pre-K through fifth grade. This institution is one of over 80 public schools throughout Jefferson Parish. Uniforms are required for all children attending the school and vendors for the official logo patch can be found throughout the city of Kenner. Transportation to and from campus each day is provided for all qualifying students. Enrollment in the school requires an application to be submitted and can be found online at the Jefferson Parish Schools website. A.C. Alexander Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish’s one-to-one technology program, which ensures every student has access to a Chromebook or laptop to complete homework and other projects. By incorporating such technology into the children’s schoolwork, they learn to use the internet safely, responsibly and for work. The school also offers a Dual Language program which includes a Spanish and English bilingual class for students in pre-K through third grade.

School Details

Head of School
Leslie Harrison
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
46%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
68%
State Average
10%
Math
27%
State Average
31%
Science
30%
State Average
6%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Hispanic
66.6%
White
15.3%
Black
13.8%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
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School Rankings

#14 Niche Standout MS in Louisiana
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.0 3 Reviews
1.0
8/20/2024
Ms cannon is racist, always judging my son. People have to change. She only judges him because of his skin color.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/31/2023
Movieron a mis hijos a esta escuela y la verdad creo que no ay problema con la enseñanza pero tienes unas cosas que mis hijos no se sienten bien por ejemplo no los dejan tomar agua . Y un día a mi niño de kinder no se por qué motivo lo dejaron sin comer, el me comentó que él estaba sentado en la mez...
5.0 parent
8/15/2020
AC Alexander was such an amazing school for my child and our family. Teachers Ms. Irby, Mrs. Majeste, Ms. Wurster were so effective and communicated very well with us. We’re looking forward to returning for our 2nd year!!! God Bless
5.0 parent
12/10/2018
Excellent!!! My kids love this school and the staff, it's a really good school in every aspect
1.0 parent
5/20/2017
Terrible. I do not want my child going back to school.

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