Serving 696 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jefferson Terrace Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Terrace Academy's student population of 696 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 108% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Jefferson Terrace Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Terrace Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1101 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
23%
11%
Black
65%
41%
White
9%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Terrace Academy's ranking?
Jefferson Terrace Academy is ranked #1101 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Jefferson Terrace Academy often compared to?
Jefferson Terrace Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Westminster Elementary School, Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Terrace Academy?
696 students attend Jefferson Terrace Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Jefferson Terrace Academy students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Terrace Academy?
Jefferson Terrace Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Terrace Academy offer ?
Jefferson Terrace Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Terrace Academy part of?
Jefferson Terrace Academy is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 3/5/2015
love this school this is my first year and it feels like i've been there for years !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr.Davis we will miss you !!!! :)
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