The top reported proficiency rate is 18% in Math. The lowest is 13% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School
Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School is a regular public school in Kenner, Louisiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Kenner is a car-dependent suburban city west of New Orleans, home to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and a mix of residential subdivisions and commercial strips. The city’s population has been declining modestly in recent years, and its housing market shows home values that are above the state average while rents have softened slightly.
The school enrolls a sizable number of students for an elementary school. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller shares of Black, White, and Asian students. A majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing the school in a context where economic disadvantage is common among its families. The share of students with disabilities and the share of English learners were not reported in the available data, so a family may want to ask the school directly about those support services.
On the Louisiana LEAP 2025 assessments for the 2024-2025 school year, Greenlawn Terrace’s students posted proficiency rates that are low across all tested subjects. In mathematics, about one in six students scored at the proficient or above level. In English language arts the rate was similar. Science and social studies were slightly lower. These results came from a single year of testing, so there is no trend to compare against; the school has no prior-year data in this dataset to show improvement or decline. The participation rate was complete, which means the results reflect nearly all enrolled students in the tested grades.
Because Greenlawn Terrace is an elementary school, it does not have a graduation rate or postsecondary offerings to report. There is no information available about chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, or staffing ratios, so those aspects of the school environment cannot be characterized from the data provided.
The broader district context matters for families considering this school. Jefferson Parish Public Schools recently approved a consolidation plan that involves closing and merging schools and redrawing attendance zones, changes that have drawn concern from parents about longer commutes and disruption. The district also approved budget cuts for the 2024-2025 school year, citing declining enrollment and state funding shortfalls. At the same time, the district adopted a new evidence-based reading curriculum beginning in the 2023-2024 school year and received a federal grant to expand STEM education. Schools at the elementary level may be affected differently by these district-wide shifts, and a family living in Kenner should confirm whether Greenlawn Terrace’s attendance zone or program offerings are expected to change.
The school’s location in Kenner means students are in a city with access to the Rivertown historic district, Laketown park along Lake Pontchartrain, and the larger New Orleans metro area. Housing in the area is more expensive than the state median but still below the national average, and the mix of neighborhoods around Greenlawn Terrace is primarily residential with a car-oriented layout.
For a family weighing Greenlawn Terrace, the picture is mixed. The school’s academic proficiency rates are below what many parents hope to see, and the single year of data makes it hard to judge momentum. The district’s recent consolidation and budget pressures add uncertainty about stability and resources. On the other hand, the school serves a diverse student body, has full participation in state testing, and is part of a district that is investing in reading and STEM initiatives. A parent prioritizing academic outcomes may want to look into this school’s instruction and support programs further, and to speak with current families about their experience.
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