The top reported proficiency rate is 23% in English language arts. The lowest is 12% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Terrytown Elementary School
Terrytown Elementary School serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school within the Jefferson Parish Public School System on the West Bank of the New Orleans metro area. The school sits in Terrytown, an unincorporated planned suburban community that was developed as a low-cost option for young families and now contains a mix of residential subdivisions and commercial hubs like the Oakwood Center mall. The community is densely populated and lacks a traditional downtown, with civic life centered around a library, a playground, and a senior center, all of which are located near the school itself. Housing in the area is priced below the national median, and the local rental market is also below the national benchmark, making Terrytown a relatively affordable entry point for families looking at suburban Jefferson Parish.
The student body is large for an elementary school and overwhelmingly Hispanic, with a much smaller share of Black students and a still smaller share of white students. Roughly half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure that points to a moderate level of economic need in the building. Data on English learner and special education enrollment was not available, so a parent looking for those proportions would want to ask the school directly.
State assessment results from the LEAP 2025 tests show that proficiency rates across all tested subjects are low. In English language arts and math, about one in five students scored at the proficient level or above. In science, the figure is lower still, and in social studies it is lower yet. The state changed the scoring standards for social studies in this testing cycle, which means the most recent result may not be directly comparable to prior years. Only one year of data is available here, so no trend direction can be established. A parent evaluating academic performance should be aware that the school’s outcomes are well below the levels one would hope for in a typical elementary setting, and it would be reasonable to ask what interventions or supports are in place.
Participation on the tests was complete, so the reported results reflect nearly the entire tested population rather than a selective subset. That full participation is a positive signal that the school is not pushing students out of testing, but it also means the low proficiency numbers accurately capture the challenge.
Because Terrytown Elementary serves only early and elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and the comparison to other districts in Jefferson Parish could not be run because there was only one school in the cohort. That leaves a parent without the usual regional benchmark. The district itself is undergoing notable changes. Jefferson Parish Public Schools approved a consolidation plan in 2023 that involves closing and merging schools and redrawing attendance zones, with the goal of redirecting savings to remaining campuses. The district also approved budget cuts and eliminated some programs for the 2024-2025 school year. On the curriculum side, a new evidence-based reading curriculum was adopted starting in the 2023-2024 school year, and the district received a federal grant to expand STEM education. These larger district moves may eventually affect programming at Terrytown Elementary, but no specific changes at this school were reported.
The school is a regular public school with no charter or magnet status, and its Title I status was not reported. No information about discipline rates, staffing ratios, or course access was provided, so those elements are not part of this picture.
For a family considering this school, the core facts are straightforward. The community is affordable, suburban, and well-served by civic amenities within walking distance of the campus. The student body is large, predominantly Hispanic, and economically diverse. Academic results are low across the board, and a parent should expect to engage actively with the school about how the curriculum and interventions address these outcomes. The district context of consolidation and budget cuts means the broader system is in flux, which could affect transportation, school choice options, and the stability of attendance boundaries in the years ahead. There is nothing in the data to suggest this school is a poor fit for a family that places a high priority on affordability and community proximity, but the academic numbers are a soft spot worth investigating directly with the school.
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