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.
A.C. Alexander Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
600 W Esplanade Ave,
Kenner, LA
Jefferson Parish Schools
School Details
Head of School
Leslie Harrison
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
68%
State Average
10%
Math
27%
State Average
31%
Science
30%
State Average
6%
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%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/25/2019
The teachers care about growing the students education and encourage them to be the best they can possibly be. Students can also form a bond with the Principal and Vice Principal as they are extremely active within school events.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/14/2025
I went here about 10 years ago for my kindergarten and first grade year. The staff are not that nice but the teachers were fine. The cafeteria workers would force the students to be completely silent if they just felt like it and if you didn’t comply you would need to throw your lunch away (regardle...
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...
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
12/10/2018
Excellent!!! My kids love this school and the staff, it's a really good school in every aspect
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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% Renters
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Average Household Income
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Median Age
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A.C. Alexander Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Kenner, LA, in the Kenner neighborhood, and is served by the Jefferson Parish Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 618 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. A.C. Alexander Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $275,455. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School, Archbishop Chapelle High School, Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, and more. Learn more about what Kenner has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near A.C. Alexander Elementary School.