Serving 653 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tom Benson School 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 16% (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 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tom Benson School's student population of 653 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 84% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Tom Benson School 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 Tom Benson School is 0.53, 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
#1032 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
64%
11%
Black
25%
41%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
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 Tom Benson School's ranking?
Tom Benson School is ranked #1032 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Tom Benson School often compared to?
Tom Benson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Q. Adams Middle School, T.h. Harris Middle School, J.d. Meisler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% 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 Tom Benson School?
653 students attend Tom Benson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Tom Benson School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tom Benson School?
Tom Benson School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tom Benson School offer ?
Tom Benson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tom Benson School part of?
Tom Benson School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 4/10/2012
YAll are a good school I wish I was staying in kenner so I can go there
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